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 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 sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4-6 slices American cheese regular or dairy-free
- 4-6 toasted hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown Beef: 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.
- Sauté Veggies: Let butter melt in the same large skillet. 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.
- Sauce: Meanwhile, combine liquid smoke, beef broth, worcestershire, soy sauce and cornstarch 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.
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