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Tasty Philly Sloppy Joes

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Try Tasty Philly Sloppy Joes for a quick dinner. Browned beef with onions, peppers, and provolone melts perfectly. Served on brioche, it’s savory, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Updated on Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:22:14 GMT
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When Philly Cheese Steak gets mixed up with sloppy joes, you score a crazy good mashup! Gooey cheese melts into juicy ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and peppers—all piled on soft, toasted brioche buns. Whether you're feeding the crew or just want to chill with comfort food, this no-fuss, mouthwatering sandwich's got your back. It's a playful change from the usual and, honestly, couldn't be simpler to whip up.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 brioche hamburger buns: Buttery, squishy, and just right for hing all the beefy goodness.
  • 8 ounces Provolone Cheese, sliced and chopped: Melts right in so everything gets that creamy, cheesy vibe.
  • 1 cup beef broth: Gets you a saucy, flavorful base that'll soak into the meat and veg.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch: Thickens things up so your filling's not too runny.
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper: Puts a little zing in every bite.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt: Makes all the ingredients taste their best.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce: Dials up that deep, meaty flavor with a splash.
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup: Adds just a touch of sweetness and tang.
  • 8 ounces brown mushrooms, minced: Gives you extra savoriness and a hearty feel.
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced: Pops in some fresh, sharp flavors.
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced: Adds a mellow, sweet base note.
  • 2 tablespoons butter: Helps the veggies brown and get all tasty.
  • 1 pound lean ground beef: Meaty, satisfying, and the main star here.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 7:
Spoon the cheesy mixture onto your toasted buns. Dig in and enjoy!
Step 6:
Switch off the heat. Toss in your chopped cheese and let it melt into everything.
Step 5:
Let everything bubble away for a few minutes, so most of the sauce thickens and the filling isn't swimming.
Step 4:
Mix beef broth and cornstarch together in a little cup, then pour into the skillet. Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir it all together.
Step 3:
Dump the browned beef back in with the veggies. Give everything a good mix so it's all combined.
Step 2:
Move the beef out of the skillet but save the fat. Drop in butter, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Let 'em get brown for a minute or two before giving a stir, then keep browning for another minute or so.
Step 1:
Get your skillet hot, toss in ground beef, and let it sit untouched so a nice crust forms. After about half the beef gets color, break it up and stir.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • You'll want to eat these right after the cheese gets all gooey and everything's piping hot. Toasty buns make it extra good and add a bit of crunch.
  • Got leftover filling? Pop it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for a couple days. Heat it up in a skillet or zap it in the microwave when you're ready for more. Toss the buns in the toaster so they're fresh again.
  • These make a solid meal with stuff like fries, a green salad, or even some roasted veggies on the side.

Tips from well-known chefs

  • Chef Bobby Flay: "Don’t rush browning your beef and veggies. Let them sit until they get really dark—that's where you pick up the big flavor!"
  • Chef Rachael Ray: "Mix things up by using garlic bread in place of your usual buns for serious flavor and crunch."
  • Chef Gordon Ramsay: "Season your meat as you go—not just at the end—so every mouthful tastes amazing."

Philly Steak Sandwich

Tasty Philly Sloppy Joes take everything you love about Philly cheesesteaks and mix it into a simple, delicious sandwich. It's all here—beef, cheese pulls, veggies, and soft buns!

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Sandwiches

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings (6 sandwiches)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 small green bell pepper, chopped.
02 1 small yellow onion, chopped.
03 6 brioche burger buns.
04 1 cup beef broth.
05 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
06 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper.
07 8 ounces of shredded or chopped Provolone cheese (or use 6 ounces if you'd like less).
08 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
09 8 ounces of finely chopped mushrooms.
10 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
11 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
12 1 pound of lean ground beef.
13 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat up a cast iron skillet and sauté the ground beef. Wait till about half of the beef gets a nice dark crust, then stir and crumble it up.

Step 02

Take the cooked beef out of the skillet but leave the rendered fat in the pan.

Step 03

Toss the mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions into the pan with butter. Let them sit for a minute or two to brown before stirring. Repeat until golden.

Step 04

Place the browned beef back into the skillet.

Step 05

Combine the cornstarch with beef broth in a small cup.

Step 06

Pour in the ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and the cornstarch-beef broth mix. Stir everything up well.

Step 07

Let the mixture cook for a few minutes, just until it’s slightly saucy and most of the ingredients sit above the liquid.

Step 08

Turn off the stove and mix the cheese into the beef mixture until melted.

Step 09

Pile the beef mixture onto toasted brioche buns and dig in!

Notes

  1. This dish tastes amazing fresh, but you can keep leftovers in the fridge for up to two days in an airtight container.
  2. Swap the Provolone cheese for American cheese if you want a creamier bite.
  3. Add stuff like pickles or hot sauce if you want more flavor punch.

Tools You'll Need

  • Heavy-duty skillet or cast iron pan.
  • A small cup for mixing.
  • A spoon for stirring ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 500
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
  • Protein: 30 g