Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
The best commingling ever! Savory sloppy Joe filling topping with smoky-sweet caramelized onions and peppers, and sharp-melty cheese. Two amazing sandwiches in one sloppy bite!
You will adore this family-friendly meal. The buttery-soft rolls are loaded with perfectly seasoned, savory beef, caramelized onions and peppers, and all the cheddar cheese. And the whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes.
These sandwiches would be great for game day too. I served these sandwiches buffet-style; meaning everyone made their own (so they could choose how much of each element to add. That means this makes a fantastic party dish! You can keep the sloppy Joe mixture warm in a slow-cooker and folks can help themselves for hours!
Can you make these Philly cheesesteak sloppy Joe’s with turkey or chicken? Absolutely! Instead of beef, simply brown ground turkey or chicken in the pan. There’s no need to change anything else. Sometimes you just want a chicken cheesesteak, am I right?
Can you make the sloppy Joe mixture in advance? Definitely! And that makes this a great meal for entertaining and/or a busy weeknight. Prepare the beef mixture as instructed and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat the mixture in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, adding beef broth or water as needed to thin the mixture.
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1 bell pepper, any color, seeded and sliced
- 4 hoagie or sub rolls of choice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cheese of choice, I realize there are many “Philly cheesesteak” stalwarts out there!
Equipment
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. If necessary, drain away any fat and return the beef to the pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chili powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat the beef. Cook for 1 minute, until the herbs and spices are fragrant.
- Add the broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, partially cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture thickens and reduces (you can cover the pan with a lid and simmer for an hour if you want).
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until soft and caramelized. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- Season the sloppy Joe mixture with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto the rolls and top with the cheese. Top with the sautéed onions and peppers and serve.