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Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes Recipe

A mashup of Philly cheesesteak flavors and classic sloppy joe texture: savory seasoned beef with peppers and onions, finished with melty provolone on toasted rolls for an easy family-friendly sandwich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 roll hoagie rolls or sandwich buns split and lightly toasted
  • 4 slice provolone cheese or American cheese, to melt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then push vegetables to the side of the skillet.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  • Stir the vegetables into the beef. Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened and saucy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Preheat broiler or oven to high. Spoon the sloppy steak mixture onto the split rolls. Top each portion with a slice of provolone.
  • Place assembled sandwiches under the broiler just until the cheese melts and edges of the rolls are lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes—watch closely.
  • Serve hot with pickles or your favorite side. Leftovers store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

For a more authentic Philly flavor, substitute thinly sliced ribeye for the ground beef and cook briefly; adjust sauce quantities as needed. Serve with crisp pickles or fries.
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