Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes have the great flavors of a cheesesteak in a quick, easy weeknight dinner. Sloppy Joes filled with peppers, onion and melty cheese.
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Philly Cheese Sloppy Joes
Okay, for all the die-hard original cheesesteak fans out there. . . no this will not taste exactly like a legit Philly Cheesesteak. Nothing compares to the real deal. I consider this a Philly Cheesesteak inspired sloppy joe. Taking the great cheesesteak flavors and incorporating them into a favorite weeknight dinner.
Adjust this recipe to your preference. I use a mix of red, yellow and green bell peppers because I find green bell peppers to be a tad bitter by themselves. But if you like green bell peppers feel free to use just green. I also don’t like provolone cheese so I use mozzarella instead. It’s totally up to you.
What Are Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes?
This recipe swaps thinly sliced steak for seasoned ground beef while keeping the signature cheesesteak flavors: sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and melty cheese. A light, savory sauce binds everything together.
Ingredients Needed For Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Bell Pepper
- Orange Bell Pepper
- White Onion
- Oil
- Ground Beef
- Salt/Pepper
- Cream Cheese
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Garlic Powder
- Shredded Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese
- Hamburger Buns
How To Make Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
- In large pan sauté peppers and onions in oil over medium/high heat until tender. Remove from pan, set aside.
- Brown ground beef, drain if needed.
- Return beef, peppers and onion to pan. Add cream cheese, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, water, salt and pepper. Stir and heat over medium until thick and bubbling.
- Turn off heat then sprinkle cheese over the top. Stir melty cheese into mixture.
- Serve sloppy joe mixture on toasted hamburger bun. Top with additional shredded cheese.
Why You’ll Love These Sloppy Joes
- Big flavor, simple ingredients
- Extra cheesy and satisfying
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Family-friendly comfort food
- Budget-conscious alternative to steak
What To Serve With Sloppy Joes
Herb Butter Skillet Corn – Vinegar Based Coleslaw – Pressure Cooker Artichokes – Balsamic Mandarin Orange Salad
More Easy Ground Beef Recipes
Beef Meximelts – Beef Cabbage Soup – Low Carb Taco Casserole – Oven Baked Burgers – Ground Beef Burritos – Hamburger Gravy
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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Green Bell Pepper – chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper – chopped
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper – chopped
- 1 White Onion – chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Oil
- 2 Lbs Ground Beef
- Salt/Pepper
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese
- 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese
- 4 Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- In large pan sauté peppers and onions in oil over medium/high heat until tender. Remove from pan, set aside.
- Brown ground beef, season with salt and pepper. Drain if needed.
- Return beef, peppers and onion to pan. Add cream cheese, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, water, salt and pepper. Stir and heat over medium until thick and bubbling.
- Turn off heat then sprinkle cheese over the top. Stir melty cheese into mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve sloppy joe mixture on toasted hamburger bun. Top with additional shredded cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
No. Traditional Philly cheesesteaks use thinly sliced ribeye steak on a hoagie roll. This recipe uses ground beef for convenience and affordability while keeping similar flavors.
Yes. Prepare the meat mixture up to 2 days in advance and store in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.
Soft hamburger buns, brioche buns, or hoagie rolls work well. Toasting them helps prevent sogginess.
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