How to Make Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of traditional Philly cheesesteaks but find them a bit messy to eat, then you'll love this twist on the classic sandwich. Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes take all the delicious flavors of a cheesesteak and serve them up in a convenient, handheld sloppy joe. With tender beef, melted cheese, and sautéed peppers and onions, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

What sets these sloppy joes apart is the use of ground beef instead of steak slices. This makes the dish mor...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 sloppy joes

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic; saute until beginning to tenderize, about 5 minutes more.
  • Stir water, cornstarch, bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Add to beef mixture in skillet. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer until sauce thickens and veggies are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add mozzarella cheese; cover until melted, about 2 minutes. Stir to combine.
  • Serve beef mixture on buns, Sloppy Joe-style.
  • Nutrition

    747 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1628mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 349mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 666mg