Description
A messy, cheesy take on classic Philly cheesesteaks, this Sloppy Joe recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 30 g (about 2 tbsp) butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 230 g brown mushrooms, minced
- 30 g (about 2 tbsp) ketchup
- 240 ml beef broth
- 225 g provolone cheese, chopped or shredded
- 6 brioche hamburger buns, buttered for toasting
- Optional: 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the ground beef and break it up. Brown quickly until no pink remains, about 5–7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove the beef to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and let it foam. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced mushrooms. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, 6–8 minutes.
- Stir the ketchup into the veggies. Mix the beef broth with the cornstarch slurry (if using), then pour into the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Return the browned beef to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add the provolone and stir briefly until the cheese melts into the mixture.
- Meanwhile, butter the brioche buns and toast them until golden and crisp.
- Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto the toasted buns. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, use GF buns or lettuce wraps. You can swap provolone for American or Swiss cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, Sloppy Joes, easy dinner, comfort food, ground beef