Description
Juicy Philly cheese steak sloppy joes combine classic sandwich flavors in a hearty, one-pan meal. Rich beef, melted cheese, and peppers create a delicious comfort food experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brown mushrooms, minced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Provolone Cheese, sliced and chopped
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Bread:
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large cast iron skillet, place ground beef and allow a deep brown crust to develop on approximately 50% of the meat surface before gently breaking it apart.
- Once beef achieves a rich golden-brown color, transfer to a separate plate while preserving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and introduce onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, allowing vegetables to caramelize for 1-2 minutes between stirrings until achieving a rich golden color.
- Reintroduce the browned beef into the vegetable mixture, creating a harmonious blend.
- Whisk beef broth and cornstarch together in a small container until smooth and lump-free.
- Incorporate ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and the prepared broth mixture into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Simmer the mixture for 3-5 minutes, maintaining a slightly liquid consistency with most ingredients remaining above the sauce.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in chopped Provolone cheese until melted and integrated.
- Spoon the robust beef mixture onto toasted brioche buns, creating a decadent and messy sandwich experience.
Notes
- Sear Beef Strategically: Let the beef develop a rich, caramelized crust before breaking it apart, creating deeper flavor complexity.
- Vegetable Browning Technique: Cook onions, peppers, and mushrooms with patience, allowing each side to develop golden-brown edges for maximum taste depth.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Remove skillet from heat before adding Provolone to prevent overcooking and maintain a creamy, smooth texture.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg