Our easy Sloppy Joe Philly Cheesesteak recipe with provolone cheese on top is a fun combination of 2 favorite meals. If you have you ever been torn between craving our sloppy joes recipe and this shredded beef dish, those days are over!
These Philly Cheese Steak sloppy joes are tender with sautéed onions, bell pepper, and melted cheese. And mixes it with the hearty, meaty goodness of a Sloppy Joe. Think juicy ground beef simmered with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, then smothered with melty provolone cheese. It’s a winning combination that guarantees to take your sandwich game to the next level.
There are tons of different ways you can serve this bite of goodness. Made as an appetizer you can add a dollop on to a bun for sloppy joe sliders, so good.
Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak
First, let’s delve into the heart of our recipe: the ground beef. In a typical Philly Cheesesteak, thinly sliced beef is used. But for our Sloppy Joe variation, we’re using ground beef or a mixture of ground beef and sausage. Not only does this make for a heartier sandwich, but it also speeds up the cooking process significantly.
This is just one of our favorite out of the box recipes on our site. This one calls for lean ground beef, which provides a meaty flavor without too much grease. However, you can use any type of ground beef you have on hand. In case you’re using a higher-fat variety, just remember to drain the grease after browning. This prevents your sandwiches from getting too oily.
Sloppy Joe Cheese Steak Ingredients
Now, what’s a Philly without its classic bell peppers and onion duo? This combo gives the dish its iconic flavors. We’re using a yellow onion for its sweet flavor and a bell pepper for a pop of color and freshness. Just keep in mind that each variety has its own flavor profile, we prefer green but any of them will work.
As for the sauce we use a mixture of seasonings, broth and some Worcestershire sauce that will give it that pop of flavor. Not as thick as typical sloppy joes, lighter, without the ketchup.
Made with Ground Beef
For the meat I generally will use 80/20 fat content lean Ground beef or a mix of ground beef and spicy Jimmy Dean sausage if I want some heat to them. You could use a mixture of the two as well.
What is the best type of cheese to use?
While provolone is typically used in this easy Philly Cheesesteak, feel free to swap it out with your favorite type of cheese. American cheese is a popular choice due to its creaminess when melted, while cheddar can add a sharper flavor. Just ensure the type you choose melts well.
Served with buns or you could stuff the filling in to noodles like Stuffed Shells with Meat
How Long to Cook on the Stove
Alright, let’s get cooking, this is going to take about 15 minutes or so! Start by browning your ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Make sure to break it up into small pieces as it cooks for that classic Sloppy Joe texture.
Once the beef is nicely browned, you’ll stir in the Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Next, you’ll add your diced onion and bell pepper, along with a bit of butter for extra richness. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender. You’ll add beef broth to your skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
How to Thicken the Sauce
You can make it thicker by reducing the heat (uncovered) and allow it to simmer. This will allow the liquid to reduce by half and thicken to your liking. Use buns, unless you want to just add noodles instead like our Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
Lastly, lay slices of provolone cheese on top, cover your skillet, and let it stand for a few minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted. Then, you’ll give everything a good stir, mixing the melty cheese into your beef mixture. All that’s left to do is scoop this divine filling into hamburger buns and serve. You won’t believe the explosion of flavors in every bite!
Slow Cooker Directions
If you’re a fan of set-it-and-forget-it meals, you’ll be thrilled to know you can adapt this recipe just like our slow cooker sloppy joes. Follow the initial steps of browning the beef and sautéing the onions and bell pepper in a skillet with a little bit of olive oil. Then, transfer everything to your slow cooker, adding the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and beef broth.
Set your slow cooker to low and let it do its magic for about 6 to 8 hours. About 15 minutes before you’re ready to serve, add the slices of provolone cheese on top and let them melt. Stir in the melted cheese, and voilà – you have delicious Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes! Another way you can enjoy this saucy meat is to make Texas Toast sloppy joes out of it!
Instant Pot Method
Instead of serving in buns you can make this as a one pot meal without the buns by following our Instant Pot cheesesteak pasta with noodles instead. Was so YUM that we rotate between the two of them during the month.
From the savory, hearty ground beef to the sweet onions and bell pepper, and finally, the creamy, melted provolone cheese, each bite is an absolute delight. Enjoy this simple yet satisfying meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for any weeknight dinner or weekend treat.
Sloppy Joe Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef, or half beef and half ground sausage
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a skillet and heat over medium high heat, stirring frequently until beef is browned. Drain grease and return beef to pan.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Add onion, peppers and butter and continue to heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add beef stock or broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook for about 6-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced to half.
- Turn off heat and add cheese on top. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Roughly stir the cheese into the beef and serve inside buns.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to reheat leftovers
A little tip: if you find yourself with leftovers, they reheat wonderfully. Just warm up the beef mixture over medium heat in a skillet, and you’ll be enjoying another delicious sandwich in no time! Try it with Hawaiian rolls as sliders! Yum!
