Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe Recipe
Our Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes recipe is a super simple weeknight dinner! It is a fun twist on the classic sloppy joe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ⅛ 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
- 3-4 tablespoons beef broth
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices American cheese regular or dairy-free
- 6 toasted hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Bring large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black 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.
- Sauté Veggies: Return the skillet to a medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add 2 teaspoons garlic and move around pan until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add onion and diced bell pepper. Move around pan while they cook down a bit, approx. 2-4 minutes. Add 1-2 cups mushrooms and allow them to cook down, approx. 3 minutes.
- Sauce: Meanwhile, combine 3-4 tablespoons beef broth, ½ tablespoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke and 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce in a small bowl; whisk to combine.
- Combine: Add ground beef back to the hot pan along with the cornstarch mixture. Move ingredients around the pan while the sauce thickens a bit.
- Cheese: Place slices of cheese over top and remove from heat. Cover and let cheese melt a few minutes.
- Serve: Use a large spatula transfer some meat mixture covered in cheese to sliced buns and 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 4mg
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