It's time to get sloppy with a Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe. We've got the recipe for both slow cooker and stovetop instructions. An easy recipe to make and perfect for game day eating, family gathering, or potluck.
Plus, it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Our easy philly cheesesteak is a great weeknight meal for busy families who love comfort food.
- It only takes 30 minutes from start to finish to make this sloppy joe Philly cheesesteak recipe.
- This is a tasty twist on a traditional sloppy joe sandwich made with sautéed bell peppers, onions, seasoned ground beef, and lots of gooey melted cheese.
🧾 Ingredients
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- lean ground beef
- yellow onion,
- green bell pepper
- fresh mushrooms
- Worcestershire sauce
- salt
- ground black pepper
- garlic powder
- cornstarch
- beef broth
- provolone cheese
- hamburger buns
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🍲 Equipment
🔪Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Stovetop Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onions, diced green bell pepper, and diced mushrooms. Break up the meat and saute until all the meat is brown.
- Drain and discard any grease.
- In a small bowl combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Pour the beef broth mixture into the ground beef mixture.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 5-6 minutes. The broth will thicken slightly and flavors will blend.
- Mix in the provolone cheese and stir to blend the cheese with the beef mixture.
- Place the meat on hamburger buns and serve.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add ground beef, onions, diced green bell pepper, and diced mushrooms. Use a meat chopper or masher to break up the ground beef and saute until all the meat is brown.
- Drain and discard any fat. Add the meat mixture to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the broth mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. 15 minutes before serving add the cheese to the slow cooker. Cover and let cook for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Stir to combine.
- Place the meat on hamburger buns and serve.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Leftovers can be stored in a covered airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I don't recommend freezing with the cheese added, as the cheese may not freeze well.
You can freeze the cooked ground beef and then add the cheese after defrosting.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You can also reheat these in the microwave, but I find they are better reheated on the stovetop.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
- If you want to make this dish ahead you can cook the beef and then assemble the rest when you are ready to serve.
- A cast iron skillet can also be used to make this easy meal.
Variations
- Seasonings: For a little extra flavor, add ¼ cup of BBQ sauce to the beef mixture.
- Creaminess: If you want a creamier sauce, add ¼ cup of sour cream to the beef mixture.
- Meat Options: You can use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of beef if you prefer to make this tasty Philly cheesesteak sloppy joe recipe.
- Buns: Serve these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes on a toasted bun, brioche buns, or hot dog buns.
- Vegetables: If you don't have fresh mushrooms, you can use canned mushrooms.
- White mushrooms or baby bellas are my first choice for mushrooms.
- Cheese: If you don't have provolone cheese, you can use mozzarella cheese or white American cheese.
- Cheez whiz is always an option for a classic sauce for the cheesesteak sloppy joes.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
- Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Easy Roasted Broccoli
- Spicy French Fries
- Strawberry Iced Tea
- Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
- Homemade Macaroni Salad
- The standard french fries, sweet potato fries, or tater tots are always an easy and tasty optional side dish.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
There are a few different sauces that go well with Philly cheesesteak. One of my favorites is a garlic aioli. Another popular sauce is a cheese whiz.
Yes, you can use shaved beef instead of ground beef.
The most popular cheese for Philly cheesesteak is provolone.
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- Crockpot Stuffed Peppers is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a chilly night. This hearty meal is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.
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📖 Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
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Equipment Needed:
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion peeled and diced
- 1 small green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 ½ cups fresh mushrooms diced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
Stovetop Directions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 1 pound ground beef, 1 diced yellow onion, and 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1½ cups diced mushrooms. Break up the ground beef and saute until all the meat is browned and vegetables are soft.
- Drain and discard any fat.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup beef broth, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce,1 Tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ black pepper, and ½ garlic powder. Pour the beef broth mixture into the skillet with the ground beef mixture.
- Let the mixture simmer over low heat, about 5-6 minutes. The broth will thicken slightly and flavors will blend. Check seasoning, if needed, adjust seasoning.
- Mix in 6 slices of provolone cheese to the beef mixture. Stir to blend the cheese with the beef mixture.
- Place the meat on hamburger buns and serve.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 1 pound ground beef, 1 small diced onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 1½ cups diced mushrooms. Break up meat and saute until all the meat is brown.
- Drain and discard any grease. Add the meat mixture to the slow cooker vessel.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup beef broth, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Add the broth mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours, 15 minutes before serving, check seasoning, if needed, adjust seasonings add 6 slices of provolone cheese to the slow cooker. Cover and let cook another 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir to combine.
- Place the meat on hamburger buns and serve.
NOTES
- I’m not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes