Brown lean ground beef, chopped onions, and bell peppers and create a quick sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a little beef stock. Fold in pieces of provolone into the warm sauce creating a gooey, cheesy, meaty concoction loved by all. Add a slice of provolone to toasted brioche buns, top with the Philly cheesesteak sloppy joe mixture, and you’ve got a quick tasty dinner on your hands.
Tips for Making Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Here are some tips to nail this recipe:
Be sure to break up the ground beef into small pieces as it cooks. I use the side of a wooden spoon to break them apart.When simmering the sloppy joe mixture make sure your heat is on low, so it doesn’t burn. It will thicken up as it cooks. Add the provolone cheese into the mixture right before serving. It will melt and get super cheesy. Then, add a slice of provolone cheese on a toasted bun and pile the sloppy joe mixture on top of it. This slice of cheese adds an extra layer of melty goodness and more importantly, it helps prevent the bottom bun from getting soggy.
Delicious Flavor Boosters to Try
Want to switch up this recipe? Here are some ideas:
Add sliced mushrooms.Add diced jalapeños for a spicy version.Add coleslaw for a textural contrast.You could add a drizzle of Cheez Whiz to the sloppy joe. I prefer them with just the provolone. That said, you do you!
How to Serve Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
As I see it, there are tons of options for what to serve with these sloppy joes. If you are in a hurry, bagged chips and jarred pickles on the side are perfect. If you have time to fix up something on the side, consider these:
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Stack 6 slices provolone cheese on a cutting board and use a chef’s knife to cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Right before serving, stir in the cut cheese. If you have leftover sloppy joe mixture, good news! It keeps beautifully in the fridge for 4 to 5 days and reheats well in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of water or stock. You can freeze the mixture in freezer-safe container for 3 months. Thaw it before reheating. If you need to thaw it quickly, you can do so in the microwave. Did you love this recipe? Give us some stars below!
