Description
Mouthwatering Philly cheese steak sloppy joes combine classic comfort with bold Philadelphian flavors. Ground beef, peppers, and melted cheese create a hearty sandwich satisfying for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) lean ground beef
- 8 oz (226 g) provolone cheese (sliced, chopped)
- 8 oz (226 g) brown mushrooms (minced)
- 6 brioche hamburger buns (toasted)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sear Beef: Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, allowing ground beef to caramelize without stirring. Crumble and cook until completely browned with no pink remaining.
- Vegetable Infusion: Use reserved beef fat to sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, developing deep golden caramelization through strategic resting and occasional stirring. Reintegrate browned beef into vegetable medley.
- Flavor Development: Introduce ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Create cornstarch slurry with beef broth, pouring into skillet to generate a glossy, rich sauce that coats the meat and vegetables thoroughly.
- Cheese Integration: Reduce heat and gently fold Provolone into meat mixture, stirring until cheese melts completely, creating a creamy, luxurious coating.
- Bun Preparation: Lightly butter brioche bun interiors, toasting under broiler until edges transform into crisp, golden perfection.
- Final Assembly: Generously ladle cheesy beef mixture onto toasted buns, allowing filling to cascade slightly over bread edges, creating an indulgent presentation ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Allow ground beef to develop a deep, rich crust by avoiding excessive stirring during initial cooking, which enhances flavor complexity.
- Vegetable Caramelization Tip: Let vegetables sit undisturbed initially to achieve golden-brown edges, creating a more intense, sweet flavor profile.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Reduce heat when adding Provolone to prevent scorching, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture that coats the beef mixture perfectly.
- Bun Toasting Secret: Lightly butter bun interiors before toasting to create a crisp, golden exterior that adds textural contrast to the saucy filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 704 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg