Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes with peppers, onions, and provolone will make you forget canned sauce and make you LOVE sloppy joes again!
Sloppy Joes are such and easy Sandwich Recipe that always make the perfect family meal. I love this Philly Cheese Steak version as well as some of my other popular variations like Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes and Pot Roast Sloppy Joes!
Sabrina’s Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
My Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe recipe came together almost accidentally. I already had Philly Cheese Steak Grilled Cheese sandwiches in my weeknight dinner rotation for years, and one day I’d made a skillet of the meat filling but didn’t have sandwich bread. With just a few adjustments to make the mixture extra gooey and “sloppy,” I created this sloppy joe version, which may be even more of a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion , diced
- 1 small green bell pepper , diced
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms , minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 ounces Provolone Cheese Slices , chopped (use 6oz if you don't want it very cheesy)
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large cast iron skillet (this browns very well) and brown on medium-high heat until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart.
- Stir the ground beef and brown until a deep crust appears on about 50 or so percent of the beef.
- Remove the beef (you can leave the fat) and add the butter and the onions and bell peppers and mushrooms.
- Let brown for 1-2 minutes before stirring, then let brown for another 1-2 minutes before stirring again.
- Add the beef back into the pan.
- In a small cup mix the beef broth and cornstarch together
- Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, beef broth/cornstarch mixture into the pan.
- Cook until the mixture is only slightly liquidy (about 75% of the mixture is above liquid), 3-5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add in the provolone cheese. Start with half the cheese and then add a bit more at a time until it's as cheesy as you like it.
- Served on toasted brioche buns.
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Alternative Cooking Techniques
Slow Cooker
- To make this recipe in the slow cooker, add the Ingredients (minus the cheese and buns) to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Use half the amount of beef broth.
- If the sauce is not thick add in another 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon room temperature water. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
Variations
This Hamburger Helper version is the second variation of this that I ended up making a week after preparing these sloppy joes for the first time. I posted a recipe for this too, but here is a quick summary:
- Cook exactly as described except double the broth (leave the cornstarch the same).
- Do not rinse your macaroni, the starch will keep the sauce thickened.
- At the step where you’d add the cheese, instead add the macaroni.
- Stir it well together and cook for 30 seconds or until thickened.
- Add in the Provolone Cheese and stir for just a couple of seconds, and serve immediately.
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I have made this many times and live it! Went to Pinterest to look at recipe and it said it was blocked and may lead to spam. Thought you might want to know.
I tried this recipe and found it delicious. I did add a few things. Like most food blogs you do not use herbs & spices. I added a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. And I love spicy so I added a jalapeno. This is definitely something I will have again. Thanks for posting it.
So good!!!
I did skip the mushrooms just because I didn’t know if the hunting crew all like them. Otherwise, followed the recipe. Crisping the ground burger like a hamburger added flavor. Next time I may add the canned chilies or jalapeños like other reviewers mentioned.
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Has anyone tried ground Turkey instead to make a healthier version?
How many WW personal Points?
I didn’t have mushrooms, so I mixed in a can of cream of mushroom soup. It turned out great.
Very good! Husband gave it 9 out of 10. Two things, it’s a bit greasy, and I’d add more pepper. Otherwise, flavorful and hearty.
This recipe is fan-frickin’-tasic! I love burgers many ways cooking it especially love that I can cook it in a slow cooker and it’s handy dandy thanks for posting this recipe it’s as I said 5 star YUM!
My boys love sloppy joes and phillies…so this was perfect for them. Need to make more next time as 1 pound ground beef was not enough for my 2 big teenagers. Thank you.
This was delicious. I would like to freeze it. Would it be better to freeze it without the cheese? Or doesn’t it matter?
LOVE IT! I will be making this again! ?
Next time I will leave the cheese out and just add it as a topping afterwards. i didn’t even put the full 8 oz and it was too cheesy. I tasted the meat mixture before adding cheese and it was really tasty. The cheese killed that flavor.
I tried this and it was wonderful family loved it.
I’m making this tonight and wondering if I could double it?
Why wouldn’t you be able to? Just double triple or even more.
I’m making this tonight and wondering if I could double it?
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! This really gets the tastebuds going! The ONLY change I made was to use Hatch Green Chile in place of bell pepper, and use half Soy sauce and half Worcestershire! My husband raved! This will be a regular in our house! Thanks for a great recipe!
I am making it as we speak! Tonight’s dinner! YUMM!
I’m making this tonight and wondering if I could double it?
My family loves this recipe, plus it’s quick and easy! One pan!
My whole family loves these!
Really good riff on a classic. Had to improvise with ingredients I had on hand (poblano instead of green pepper, havarti instead of provolone) but absolutely loved the flavor.
Made these for 10 fellow campers for July 4 weekend trip. Only rave reviews!
I’ve been trying to think of what to make with the leftovers! We love this recipe so mich!
What if you used shredded chicken and chicken broth ……
Tried the recipe and it was ok. I didn’t like how it has somewhat of a gravy consistency. Then again, that could be what makes it “sloppy joe” like which we NEVER eat so. Idk. But I think I will stick to making the regular Philly cheese steaks with shaved beef.
Agreed
Your recipe is delicious. I prepared it exactly as specified. Just a thought . . . would this make a good dip served with a sliced baguette?
We love this Sloppy Joe Philly recipe! I did drain the fat and instead sauteed the veggies in olive oil. I also used unsalted beef broth to keep the sodium down, but the worcestershire & ketchup are plenty for flavor! I double the recipe and serve the 1st batch with the provolone mixed in the night I make it, and then use the frozen 2nd batch reheated with the provolone on top! Or if I’m feeding a crowd, I hollow out a full loaf of French Bread into a boat, brush it with garlic butter and stuff it with the heated filling, then top it with slices of provolone and put it under the broiler to be sliced at the table. Bake some garlic potato wedges or smashed crispy red potatoes sprinkled with chives to go with it and a fresh green salad and it’s an awesome meal! 🙂
We love this recipe. Only change I make is a 7 ounce can of green chilies instead of green pepper (don’t like them cooked). I make it every time we go camping!
We’re going camping over the weekend. Could this be made in advance and reheated in a slow cooker?
We take it in the RV all the time. I actually freeze it and then heat in microwave if we’re plugged in or stove to if not. Our favorite camping meal!
This recipe is delicious! Whole family loved it. Can’t wait to make again. It was very easy and way cheaper for a family of 5 to enjoy a tasty Philly.
Delicious change from traditional sloppy Joe’s. Will definitely make again
I adapted it just a little further to skip buns all the way (mostly because i never have buns on hand)- and used rice instead! Skipped the cornstarch, added an extra 1/2 c broth and 1 1/2c rice- my family loves it! Thank you!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! I used swiss instead of provolone because it was what I had. I added about 1 tbsp of roasted minced garlic. And I premixed the ketchup and worcestershire sauce so when ready I just added it and lol that combination is delicious!
This is a huge hit with my family! I even substitute boca crumbles for myself (I am a vegetarian) and it is yummy!
I browned the ground beef, peppers and onions as directed in the skillet. Then finished the recipe in the crockpot. It turned out wonderful!
Very easy to make and the family loves it!
Very good. Next time I will use less cheese (6oz). All the flavor is there!
Made it 3 times so far! My family loves it, especially my teenage sons. Definitely keeping this one in rotation. I add a couple big spoonfuls of cheese whiz at the end to make it more creamy and omg soooo good!
Thank you Sara!
Great recipe!
Why would you want to cook pasta with this???The starch will kill the good flavors.Furthermore, the pasta will keep soaking up the broth??? yuck is all i can say
But you haven’t tried it?
I do not like sloppy Joe from a can… but this.. oh my gosh!! So so good, whole family loved it and super easy to make!
My family loved this! Looking forward to making the hamburger helper version.
I love cheese steaks. This was NOT good. I followed the recipe and sadly just made a $17 pan of slop for the stray cats. I pray they like it. Do NOT make this.
Maybe you skipped a step? Maybe do not drink your wine while making this. Everyone else seems to love it.
I would definitely drain this. Recipe says you don’t have to, but I would. I had to do it at the end. The mixture was way to greasy. Other than than it was delicious
Wow, this is so good. And easy to make. Definitely will be adding to the dinner rotation. Thanks for sharing.
Why can’t I read the reviews for this recipe?
I just checked the site, I’m not sure why you cant see them.
I’m not a fan of Philly cheesesteak but absolutely love these! My entire family, including the grandkids do too! And easy to make!
I just made this and my daughter said it’s awesome and I agree. She’s a twenty something and my soundboard. I buttered and toasted some buns, sprinkled some Garlic Powder on them , loaded the meat on and, of course, added more shredded cheese to melt. I did use Provolone and Mozzarella both as that’s what I had on hand
This was DELICIOUS!
Easy to make and it was really good! My husband love it.
Have tried many recipes on pinterest,this recipe gets my first comment. My family loves this recipe! Being from the east coast I miss some foods,but this really hit the spot! It’s quick and easy for a weeknight meal,and everyone likes it.
Awesome thanks!
Real Philly Cheese steaks are made with Velveeta. Always! The rest are for people who don’t like Velveeta. Try it THAT way!
Sorry….but I’ve got to mention something! I’m *very* old, a retired Dietitian and chef. I’ve *always* loved food history! Years ago, the 1940’s & 50’s, Velveeta was made with cheese. Since the late 70’s, there is no cheese in Velveeta, none! The FDA has forced them several times to advertise straight. Unfortunately, they prefer to abstain from that. Velveeta, as we know it now, contains NO CHEESE!!! I’ll eat the popular version of this sandwich, without “Velveeta Cheat”, instead.
Real Cheesesteaks are made with Cheese Whiz not Velveeta.
Actually “real philly cheesesteaks use Cheez Whiz not Velveeta.
You are partially right on the cheese whiz. It depends on what side of the street you are on. The other side uses Provolone with tomato sauce. But the cheese whiz side says they were the first.
Philly cheese steaks are actually made with cheese wiz.
Made this on our black stone griddle. Omg was it good!!
We loved this recipe! It’s very cheesy and I would add a little more salt and pepper! Thank you for sharing 🙂
This tastes just like a philly cheesesteak! The only change I make is not using the mushrooms. (We don’t like them!) I have made this several times. It tastes even better as leftovers. This is so good with tortilla chips in place of the bun!