Description
A delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, this Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes recipe combines savory ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and melted provolone cheese inside hoagie rolls for a hearty and comforting meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the beef and vegetables.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: Add ground beef, finely diced onion, and green bell pepper to the hot skillet.
- Brown and Soften: Cook the mixture until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Set Aside Mixture: Remove the cooked beef and vegetable mixture from the skillet and set aside to prepare the mushroom sauce.
- Melt Butter: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they are browned and softened, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and stir to combine thoroughly, creating a base for the sauce.
- Incorporate Broth: Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming, creating a smooth sauce.
- Season Sauce: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and black pepper to build flavor complexity.
- Combine Meat and Sauce: Return the cooked beef mixture to the skillet and stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the mixture simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until it thickens to a sloppy joe consistency.
- Prepare Rolls: Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet ready for assembly.
- Assemble Sloppy Joes: Evenly divide the beef mixture among the hoagie roll halves.
- Add Cheese: Place a slice of provolone cheese on top of the beef mixture on each hoagie.
- Broil: Broil the assembled sloppy joes in the oven until the provolone cheese is fully melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes (watch closely to prevent burning).
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a little longer until desired consistency is reached.
- If you prefer, substitute provolone with American or mozzarella cheese for a different flavor.
- Be careful when broiling; keep an eye on the cheese to avoid burning.
- You can prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and reheat before assembling.
- Serve with pickles or a side salad to complement the rich flavors.
