Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes with ground beef, onions, and peppers is the meaty, cheesy sandwich of your dreams! The perfect marriage of a classic Philly cheesesteak and a sloppy Joe, this quick and easy sandwich recipe comes together in 30 minutes!
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If there ever was a quick and easy family dinner perfect for busy weeknights that everyone loves, it's this Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes recipe. When I say quick, I mean in 30 minutes. Easy, as in it's a one-skillet situation and you spoon it over your favorite bun.
Everyone loves it. And, I mean everyone. The kids, the neighbors, the dog. Just kidding about the dog. Don't feed this to them. They can't have onion.
When life has you running to and fro and you feel like chicken with it's head cut off, make this for dinner. You can thank me later.
Key Ingredients
Ground Beef - I prefer a leaner blend like an 85%/15% for this Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes recipe. The built in sauce will add fat and you don't want these sandwiches becoming too oily.
Mushrooms, Onions, Green Pepper - The veggie roundup. The mushrooms add extra beefy flavor to the onions and green pepper which are classic Philly cheesesteak players.
Worcestershire Sauce - For salt, umami, and depth of flavor. You don't need much to pack a flavor punch!
Cream Cheese - This is the ingredient that makes the Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes sandwich filling rich, creamy, and oh-so-saucy! Use a good quality one (I like Philadelphia brand) and let it get soft before stirring it in.
Provolone - The classic cheese for Philly Cheesesteaks. It melts wonderfully and tastes amazing, too! Use American, mozzarella, or even Swiss if that's more your speed.
Substitutions and Variations
Use steak instead of ground beef. Thin slices or small diced pieces of steak can be sautéed with the onions and green peppers. Leftover steak is also great to stir into the cooked veggies! Have leftover ribeye? Slice it thinly, add it to the skillet after the veggies have softened and carry on with the recipe as written.
Cheez Whiz. If you love the vibrant yellow stuff in a jar, use that instead of the cream cheese. It's really good if you like that popular Philly Cheesesteak taste! You can even make it from scratch if that's more your speed.
A Mexican twist. Add a tablespoon of your favorite taco seasoning to the ground beef mixture if you love a taco burger! It's really good and the kids love it!
Ketchup - Add a little ketchup to sweeten the sloppy joe mixture up a bit. I have one kid who really it likes it this way!
The Bread. In general, I serve these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes on a brioche bun or a hoagie roll. Feel free to use your favorite, though! Hamburger buns, hot dog buns, served in between two pieces of white sandwich bread would all be fantastic!
Tips and Tricks
If you have kids and they don't like mushrooms, onions or green bell pepper, cut them into thicker strips so they can be easily removed from the ground beef mixture. Kids, man.
Double the recipe. The sloppy joe mixture for these sandwiches are great heated up the next day and does great in the freezer!
Use a leaner blend of ground beef for this recipe. Adding the cream cheese and the later provolone will add plenty of fat. Using a blend like 80%/20% can make the ground beef mixture a bit oily.
Keep the Philly Cheesesteak sloppy joes mixture warm in a slow cooker. If you're feeding a crowd, double or even triple the recipe. Add it to a slow cooker and keep on "warm" until you're ready to serve!
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1 med onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 6 slices provolone cheese or measure with your heart...
- 6 brioche buns or hoagie rolls
- 3 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Brown the ground beef along with the mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the granulated garlic and onion with the Worcestershire sauce. When the beef is cooked through, stir in the softened cream cheese until everything is well combined.
- Spoon mixture onto the bottom piece of your sandwich bun of choice, top with a slice (or 3) of provolone cheese, and add top bun. Brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Place sandwiches on a parchment lined baking sheet and let them warm in the oven until the cheese is melted.
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Serving Ideas
Typically, I serve this recipe on a sandwich type bread. However, it's absolutely wonderful spoons over a big pile of mashed cauliflower or creamy garlic mashed potatoes! Spoon it into a warm, homemade flour tortilla and it's divine!
And, if you go the way of the sandwich, a side of good potato chips or fries is our go-to! If you've got some good pickled peppers lying around, those are great, too! (My pickled jalapeños would be my choice)
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. Store the ground beef mixture separate from the buns.
Reheat the mixture either in the microwave or on the stove top.
The ground beef mixture will freeze very well. Store it in the freezer, in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. When you're ready, let it thaw out slowly in the fridge before warming up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
The ground beef mixture itself is gluten-free. All you need to do is make sure the bread situation your using is GF certified.
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
The dairy in this recipe is the cream cheese. Simply swap out with your favorite DF cream cheese or sour cream. That's all you need to do!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
And, if you want a more recipes like this, try my Philly Cheesesteak Queso or my Cheesesteak Egg Rolls!
Rocky H says
This sandwich is great! Easy to make and tastes sooo good! Great for any occasion!
Rufus says
Thank you so much, Rocky! Glad to hear you liked it!