Description
Craving a quick and comforting meal that feels like a warm hug in a bun? These Fast and Flavorful Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes are just what you need. Packed with savory ground beef, melty provolone cheese, sautéed onions and bell peppers, this one-skillet recipe transforms your weeknight dinner into something special. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, easy recipe wins, or a hearty game-day food idea, this sandwich checks all the boxes. It’s saucy, cheesy, rich, and guaranteed to satisfy with every bite. The toasty buns hold up perfectly, making it a handheld winner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 sandwich buns (brioche or sturdy rolls)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional, for sautéing)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooking oil if needed.
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Let simmer for 4–5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the skillet. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Lay slices of provolone over the beef. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt, about 1–2 minutes.
- While cheese melts, toast the sandwich buns in a separate pan or under a broiler.
- Stir the cheese into the beef or leave it melted on top. Spoon mixture onto buns and serve hot.