Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
A delicious fusion of Philly cheesesteak and sloppy joe sandwiches featuring juicy seasoned beef, caramelized peppers and onions, and melted cheese piled into soft sandwich rolls. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or casual comfort food cravings.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan with high sides
- Sharp chef’s knife or mandoline slicer
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Tongs
- Baking tray or oven-safe dish for melting cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak or 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4–6 slices provolone, American cheese, or Cheez Whiz
- 6 soft sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
Optional:
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms or jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced peppers and onions and sauté until soft and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook beef: Increase heat to medium-high. Add remaining oil or butter, then add sliced steak or ground beef. Cook, breaking up ground beef, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Combine: Return peppers and onions to the skillet with the beef. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add cheese: Lower heat to medium-low. Layer cheese over the mixture, cover skillet, and let cheese melt, about 2–3 minutes.
- Assemble sandwiches: Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto sandwich rolls. Optional: place sandwiches on a baking tray under a broiler for 1–2 minutes to toast and melt cheese further.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Use Cheez Whiz for an authentic Philly taste or provolone for a milder melt.
- Avoid soggy sandwiches by toasting buns lightly before assembling.
- Add mushrooms or jalapeños for extra texture and heat.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps can be used for dietary needs.