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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

A gourmet fusion combining the rich, savory flavors of a classic Philly Cheesesteak with the easy, comforting format of a Sloppy Joe, featuring glossy beef gravy and melted provolone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat & Veggies
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper cored and diced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
The Sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth high quality
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
For Serving
  • 6 slices Provolone cheese or White American
  • 6 Brioche buns
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for toasting buns

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Butter the cut sides of the brioche buns and toast them face-down in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until deeply browned and no pink remains. Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  3. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms to the beef. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water together to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the skillet. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and glossy. Remove from heat.
  7. Place slices of provolone cheese directly over the hot meat mixture. Cover with a lid for 2 minutes until melted.
  8. Scoop the cheesy beef mixture onto the toasted brioche buns and serve immediately.

Notes

Leftover meat mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Perfect served over french fries as loaded fries!