Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

A ground beef sandwich with chopped peppers, mushrooms, and onions with cheese melted throughout on hamburger buns.

4.91 from 11 votes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are a quick and easy dinner idea for busy days. These delicious sandwiches can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Philly cheesecake sloppy joe recipe, Philly cheesecake sloppy joes, Slow Cooker Philly Cheesecake Sloppy Joes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Calories 540kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

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Slow Cooker
Cast Iron Skillet
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups
meat chopper

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

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Make-ahead meals: brown the meat, onions, and peppers freeze for when you are

ready to throw everything in the slow cooker.

Shortcut: Frozen peppers and onions are a quick way to make this faster.

Variation: Use any cheese such as American, mozzarella, or even cheez-whiz.

Buns: brioche buns or onion buns are great choices.

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

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