This crowd-pleasing mashup combines two beloved sandwiches into one irresistible meal. With seasoned ground beef, perfectly caramelized vegetables, and plenty of melty cheese, these sloppy joes deliver all the flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak in an easy-to-make format.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and bold flavors. By using ground beef instead of sliced steak, you get all the taste of a traditional cheesesteak but with easier preparation and more consistent results. Plus, the saucy nature of sloppy joes means every bite is packed with flavor.

Ingredients

For the Meat Mixture:

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembly:

• 8 brioche or sturdy hamburger buns
• 12 slices provolone cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Making The Perfect Sloppy Joes

Step 1: Vegetable Prep

1. Dice onions and peppers into uniform pieces
2. Slice mushrooms evenly
3. Mince garlic finely
4. Have all ingredients ready before starting

Step 2: Cooking Vegetables

1. Heat butter and oil in large skillet
2. Add onions, cook until translucent (5-7 minutes)
3. Add peppers and mushrooms
4. Cook until vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized
5. Add garlic, cook 1 minute
6. Remove to plate

Step 3: Preparing the Beef

1. In same skillet, brown ground beef
2. Break into small pieces while cooking
3. Drain excess fat if desired
4. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano

Step 4: Bringing It Together

1. Return vegetables to skillet
2. Add Worcestershire sauce
3. Stir in bouillon and broth
4. Simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened

Step 5: Final Assembly

1. Toast buns if desired
2. Layer cheese on bottom buns
3. Top with hot meat mixture
4. Add more cheese
5. Broil briefly to melt cheese

Pro Tips

1. For Best Results:

• Don’t rush the vegetable caramelization
• Use room temperature cheese for better melting
• Toast buns for stability
• Season meat well

1. Make Ahead Options:

• Prep vegetables day before
• Make filling up to 3 days ahead
• Keep buns separate until serving

Variations

1. Cheese Choices:

• American cheese
• Cheese Whiz
• Sharp provolone
• Mixed cheese blend

1. Spice It Up:

• Add hot peppers
• Include red pepper flakes
• Use pepper jack cheese

1. Veggie Options:

• Add roasted red peppers
• Include banana peppers
• Extra mushrooms

Perfect Side Dishes

Serve with:

• Crispy french fries
• Onion rings
• Potato chips
• Dill pickles
• Garden salad

Storage Guidelines

• Refrigerate filling up to 3 days
• Freeze for up to 3 months
• Reheat gently in skillet
• Store buns separately

This recipe is perfect for:

• Weeknight dinners
• Game day gatherings
• Family meals
• Make-ahead lunches
• Casual entertaining

Remember, the key to amazing Philly cheesesteak sloppy joes is patience with the vegetables and proper seasoning of the meat. Take your time with the caramelization process, and you’ll be rewarded with incredibly flavorful sandwiches that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Don’t forget to have plenty of napkins ready – these sandwiches live up to the “sloppy” name in the best possible way. Enjoy!