Cheesy Philly Sloppy Joes (Printable)
Ground beef, peppers, onions, and melted provolone on toasted buns — a cheesy Philly-style Sloppy Joe fusion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3.5 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauces & Liquids
06 - ½ cup beef broth
07 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 2 tbsp ketchup
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
13 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
→ Dairy
14 - 1½ cups shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella/cheddar mix)
→ Bread
15 - 4 brioche buns or soft sandwich rolls, split and lightly toasted
→ Garnishes
16 - Chopped parsley (optional)
17 - Sliced jalapeños (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned throughout, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
02 - Add the diced onion, bell pepper, mushrooms (if using), and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
04 - Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld together.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese evenly across the top of the beef mixture. Cover the skillet and let stand until the cheese is fully melted, about 2 minutes.
06 - Stir the melted cheese into the beef mixture until well combined and creamy. Spoon generous portions onto the toasted buns. Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It delivers every indulgent, cheesy, savory note of a cheesesteak without needing a griddle the size of a car hood.
- The sauce comes together with pantry staples you probably already have, making it the ultimate throw together comfort meal.
02 -
- Do not walk away while the cheese melts, because provolone can go from perfectly gooey to a rubbery skin on top in under a minute if the heat is too high.
- Toasting the buns is nonnegotiable, since untoasted brioche will dissolve into a soggy mess the second that saucy filling hits it.
03 -
- Let the beef sit undisturbed for the first two minutes of cooking so it actually browns instead of steaming in its own moisture.
- Shred your own cheese from a block rather than using pre shredded bags, which are coated in anti caking powder that prevents smooth melting.