Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes, Weeknight Wonder!
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Discover the grown-up version of a classic Sloppy Joe! Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes offers savory ground beef, smoky provolone, and our special sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect quick dinner idea that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Why Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s Are A Big Hit!
Love cheesesteak sandwiches? This cheesesteak-style sloppy Joe recipe is a must-try! It’s cheesy, beefy, and bursting with peppers, baby bellas, and seasoned umami flavor.
- Simple seasonings, complex flavors
- One skillet dish: quick cleanup!
- Weeknight wonder; ready in just 13 minutes
- Fantastic flavor, perfect for lunch or dinner
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Recipe Quick Look:
A delicious and easy dinner recipe the whole family will love!
- Skill Level: Easy
- Course: Dinner; Lunch
- Entree Tag: Hot Sandwich
- Cook Style: Stove Top
- Dish Distinction: Cheesy, Beefy
- Cuisine Influence: American
Ingredients Needed
This sandwich recipe’s simplicity and the complementary flavors of the beef broth, garlic, and creamy cheese make a winning combination every time!
For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Ground Beef – (93% lean) Ground chicken or sloppy joes with ground turkey are options for a lighter sandwich.
- Diced Veggies: green bell pepper, baby bella mushrooms, onion, and minced garlic cloves.
- Ketchup
- Cornstarch
- Worcestershire
- Simple Seasoning: garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, coarse kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Low-Sodium Beef Broth – or a bouillon cube dissolved into a cup of water.
- Provolone Cheese – Smoky Provolone adds that “something special,” but you can use any melty cheese slices.
- Hamburger Buns – ciabatta, hoagie rolls, pretzel rolls, and tortilla wraps are options for a tasty sloppy joe sandwich!
How To Make Homemade Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
An economical yet wholesome specialty-style dinner sandwich for those busy weeknights or when you have guests over. All you need is a large skillet, and in less than 15 minutes, you will have a hearty dinner sandwich the whole family will love!
When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Cook ground beef, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onions until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, ketchup, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings until well combined.
- Add beef broth, simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until liquid reduces, and remove from heat.
- Spoon sloppy joe mixture onto buns and top with provolone cheese slices.
Tip
A lightly toasted bun adds texture and a barrier against sogginess.
Recipe FAQ
Leftover sloppy joe mix can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Absolutely! Prepare the sloppy joe mixture in advance, cool completely, and store it in the fridge. When ready to serve, reheat it gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Yes, feel free to experiment with different cheeses such as cheddar, Swiss, or American. Some people even enjoy it with Cheez-Whiz mixed in.
Recipe Notes And Tips
- When using higher-fat content ground meat, be sure to drain off the rendered grease.
- Cheesesteak sloppy joes are great for slow cooker preparation and perfect for keeping it warm at events or gatherings.
- Soft hamburger buns, ciabattas, or hoagie rolls work best for serving Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes because they can hold the hearty filling without becoming soggy and falling apart.
- Toast your choice of bun, cut and slathered with garlic butter, in a skillet, air fryer, toaster oven, or griddle until lightly toast or golden brown, 1-2 minutes.
- You can also get creative with the serving options! Instead of buns, try cheesy ground beef over rice, pasta, or tortilla shells.
Side Dishes To Serve with Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes pair well with side dishes like sweet potato wedges, coleslaw, parmesan smashed roasted potato, or a simple green salad. Finish off with easy make-ahead Cake Mix Tres Leches Cake.
Sink your teeth into the deliciousness of this Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes recipe, a flavorful twist on a beloved classic. With its savory beef, gooey provolone, and zesty sauce, it’s a surefire hit for any mealtime gathering!
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Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Sink your teeth into the deliciousness of Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes, a flavorful twist on a beloved classic. With its savory beef, gooey provolone, and zesty sauce, it's a surefire hit for any mealtime gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Using a large skillet, cook ground beef, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion stirring over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender (5-7minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, ketchup, cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, and all of the seasonings. Stir until well combined.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until liquid reduces. Remove skillet from heat.
- Spoon ground beef mixture onto buns and top with cheese slices.
Notes
STORAGE:
You can keep the cheesestead sloppy joes mixture in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. It is great to make the day before and heat up before serving
- If you do not use lean beef you will want to drain the fat after the meat has been cooked.
- This is a great recipe to throw in a slow cooker on warm or low before your guests arrive.
- You could serve the sloppy joes in tortilla shells over rice or pasta.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 477Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 810mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 34g
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Sounds delish!
P.S. “A lightly toasted bun adds texture and a barrier against fogginess.” 🤔🌫️ 🤣