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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are ground beef sandwiches with onions, peppers and lots of melted cheese served in hamburger buns. A quick and easy meal the whole family loves!
Looking for a new ground beef recipe for dinner tonight? This easy recipe for Philly cheesesteak sloppy Joes is a delicious twist on the classic sloppy Joe recipe. You get all of the wonderful flavors of Philly cheesesteaks in an easy weeknight dinner.
I have made this easy dinner a few times now, and my family gobbles it up every time. It comes together quickly with minimal prep. And, it’s a delicious alternative to the usual smash burgers and burgers.
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!
It comes together quickly with minimal prep.
You can have it on the table in 30 minutes!
This kid friendly dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
What you Need
You only need a few simple ingredients for this cheesesteak sloppy Joe recipe. Here’s a quick overview — the full amounts are in the printable recipe card below.
- Ground beef — I use lean ground beef or extra lean beef.
- Onion — Yellow onion or white onion for flavor, chopped
- Green bell pepper — for flavor
- Cheese — I use a mix of white American cheese and mozzarella cheese or Provolone cheese for that cheesy goodness.
- Ketchup — for classic sloppy Joe flavor
- Mustard — use classic yellow mustard here
- Worcestershire sauce — adds umami flavor without using beef broth
- Seasonings — sea salt, black pepper and garlic powder
- Buns — brioche buns or regular buns. You can toast the buns for extra flavor and texture or serve them soft out of the package.
- Butter or olive oil — for frying the veggies
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
First, sauté the onions in a large skillet in butter or olive oil until soft and slightly caramelized. I use a cast iron skillet, but any large frying pan will work. Then, add the bell peppers.
Brown the ground beef, and drain excess grease if you need to. Then add the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
I like to add cheese to the meat mixture before serving. This helps to thicken the sloppy joe meat and make it easier to handle. The Joes will still be sloppy, but cheesy, too! You can add more cheese to the meat before serving or add a slice or 2 on top of the meat when you make the sandwiches. I’ve made these both ways, and they are good either way.
Storage
Store leftover sloppy joe meat in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat leftovers in your microwave or on the stove. You can also freeze the meat in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Recipe Tip
Add a little water or beef broth if you want more sauce or if the mixture seems dry.
Use your favorite cheese here — or Cheez Whiz if you prefer that.
Variation
I don’t use mushrooms, but you can definitely add them. Fresh or canned will work.
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- butter or olive oil for frying
- ½ medium onion about 1 cup, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 slices white American cheese
- 6 slices Mozzarella cheese or Provolone cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Cook the pepper and onion in melted butter or olive oil in a large skillet on medium high heat until soft
- Add ground beef, and cook until no longer pink, breaking up with a spatula. Drain grease if needed
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and stir until well combined
- Reduce heat to low, and stir in the American cheese until melted
- Serve on sandwich buns and top with Mozzarella cheese
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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My new favorite sloppy joes recipe!
Easy cheesesteak substitute! Tried this one with stuff I had on hand! Easy to make too!
So glad you liked them. Thanks!