Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
If you love the comfort of a classic sloppy joe but want to switch it up a bit, these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes will be your new favorite dinner. Packed with lean ground beef, tender peppers and onions, and topped with melty cheese, they're everything you crave from a Philly cheesesteak. Plus, with a boost of protein and delicious flavor in every bite, this twist on the traditional sloppy joe is quick, satisfying, and perfect for switching up your weeknight meal routine.
Why You’ll Love These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
- Big Flavor, Comfort Food Vibes – Juicy beef, melty cheese, and sautéed peppers and onions give you all the classic Philly cheesesteak flavor in sloppy joe form.
- High Protein & Satisfying – Packed with protein, this sandwich keeps you full and energized.
- Quick, Easy & Flexible – Ready in under 30 minutes and easy to customize with different veggies, cheeses, or even a lighter protein like ground turkey. Leave off the bun for a lower carb option!
Nutrients in this recipe
Protein – The lean ground beef and cheese are full of good protein for muscle growth and maintenance and to help keep you full throughout the evening.
Vitamin C – You'll find lots of good vitamin C from the green peppers which supports immune health and helps your body absorb iron from the beef.
Calcium – The provolone is bringing the calcium, which is important for strong bones and teeth, plus it plays a role in muscle and nerve function.
The Ingredients:
- Lean ground beef - I prefer 93% lean or leaner
- Yellow onion & green bell pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
- Brown sugar
- Salt & pepper
- Cornstarch
- Beef broth
- Provolone cheese
- Hamburger buns
How To Make Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
(Full Recipe Below)
First, brown the lean ground beef then stir in the diced onions and peppers when the beef is half way browned. Finish cooking until beef is brown. Drain the grease.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and beef broth. Pour the mixture into the beef mixture and stir to combine. Cook until liquid is nearly gone, likely about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the provolone cheese to the top of the ground beef mixture and let melt. Then dip mixture and place onto hamburger buns.
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ Make it gluten free – swap the bun for a gluten free option! Double check your other ingredients to ensure they don't contain gluten if you need to be gluten free.
➡️ Veggie boost – Add mushrooms and zucchini for an extra veggie boost in this recipe! Or simple double up the peppers!
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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground beef or leaner
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
- 6 slices of provolone cheese
- 5 whole wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up. Once the beef is browned about halfway, stir in the onion and bell peppers. Finish cooking until beef is fully browned.
- Drain any excess grease as needed.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and beef broth. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the beef mixture and stir to combine. Cook until the liquid cooks down most of the way.
- Remove from heat and add the provolone slices to the top, let melt. Spoon onto toasted buns and serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used, as well as portion sizes. I calculate these values using my own ingredients and tools, but please treat them as a general guide—not a guarantee. For the most accurate results, consider using your own preferred nutrition calculator.
One dish meals were made for me! So yummy too!!