These simple and delicious Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are the perfect spin on the classic sloppy joes that we all grew up knowing and loving! They are packed with tons of flavor and don’t forget that melty cheese and light, fluffy bun. The perfect quick weeknight dinner!
The Best Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
We grew up eating the classic joes with a tomato-based sauce, just like everyone else, but we decided that sometimes you need to bring a fun spin to a classic recipe! These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are just that. They are packed with all the great philly cheesesteak flavors like green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and, of course, lots of cheese melted to perfection! The whole family is going to love these for an easy weeknight dinner that can be made in less than 30 minutes.
And if the classic is more your speed then you have to checkout our Healthy Homemade Sloppy Joes or our Sloppy Joe Bowls (a blog favorite)!
What You Will Need
- ground beef – just a pound of your favorite ground beef, personally we love the butcher blend from Country Natural Beef!
- kosher salt & pepper – a sprinkling of each is always needed when cooking any kind of meat.
- butter, ghee, or olive oil – feel free to use the one that works for you!
- garlic & yellow onion – these help to get the flavor party started in the pan.
- green bell pepper & mushrooms – classic veggies for any philly cheesesteak recipe!
- liquid smoke, worcestershire sauce, & soy sauce – the perfect combo of flavors that really bring this sloppy joe to life.
- beef broth – just a little for flavor and moisture.
- cornstarch – a thickening agent to help keep them from getting too sloppy.
- American cheese – option to use regular or dairy free!
- toasted buns – you have the option to grab your favorite – whole wheat, gluten free, etc.
What Should I Serve With Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
There are so many great side dish options for this meal, like an Easy Oven Baked Potato, Roasted Broccolini, or Sautéed Zucchini! Any quick and easy side dish would be perfect!
Storage Tips
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just keep the meat mixture separate from the buns so they don’t get soggy.
How To Make Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
First, you can begin by browning the ground beef in a cast iron skillet with a sprinkle of salt & pepper.
Remove it from the pan with a slotted spoon and set it to the side.
Next, add some butter to the pan and sauté the yellow onion, garlic, and green bell pepper.
Then add the mushrooms and cook for 3 more minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the liquid smoke, worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, beef broth, & cornstarch.
Add the beef back to the pan with the cornstarch mixture and cook for a few minutes while it thickens up.
Remove pan from heat and place a few slices of cheese on top to melt slightly.
Use a spatula to remove it from the pan and serve on a toasted bun.
Enjoy!
Recipe FAQ
- Dairy-Free: feel free to use olive oil instead of butter and choose a dairy-free cheese to make this meal dairy-free.
- Gluten-Free: use a gluten-free bun to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes – a super simple weeknight dinner! This philly cheesesteak sloppy joe recipe is going to become a family fav!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, ghee or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1–2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 3–4 tablespoons beef broth
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4–6 slices American cheese (regular or dairy-free)
- 4–6 toasted buns
Instructions
- Bring large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add ground beef and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Move around pan while it cooks; about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease. Remove cooked ground beef from skillet with slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
- Add butter to skillet and let melt. Add garlic and move around pan until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Add onion and bell peppers. Move around pan while they cook down a bit, approx. 2-4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and allow them to cook down, approx. 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine liquid smoke, beef broth, worcestershire, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl; whisk to combine.
- Add ground beef back to the skillet along with the cornstarch mixture; ensure skillet is nice and hot. Move ingredients around the pan while the sauce thickens a bit.
- Place slices of cheese over top and remove from heat. Cover and let cheese melt a few minutes.
- Using a large spatula transfer some meat mixture covered in cheese to sliced buns.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Dairy-Free: feel free to use olive oil instead of butter and choose a dairy-free cheese to make this meal dairy-free.
- Gluten-Free: use a gluten-free bun to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Sue says
Thank you, Erin. This is the second recipe of yours I have tried (chicken pot pie was the first). I was easily able to make my portion dairy free! It was delicious. I am starting to accept all the dicing, mincing, etc. knowing it will be worth it. I did not use the Liquid Smoke because we don’t like things smoked. I wasn’t sure what it would do to the taste.
How you can get the liquid portion so perfect amazes me. Not too liquid, not to dry. Your photography and notes are wonderful. Well, I am off to peruse your site for a recipe for supper tonight….Thanks again.
Erin says
Thank you so much, Sue, for the kind review! So glad you enjoyed this one and can’t wait for you to try some more recipes!!
Julie says
Wow – delicious. Love your recipe inspirations, thank you!
The only customization we made (we made four sandwiches; two are saved for another day), was using a slice of provolone and 1/2 slice of american cheese per sloppy joe. The liquid smoke, and other umami ingredients, are genius. Served with roasted broccoli. Yum!
SR says
Delish!