This cozy skillet dinner brings all the savory goodness of a Philly cheesesteak into an easy, weeknight-friendly sloppy joe. It’s saucy, cheesy, and perfect for piling onto soft buns. Comfort food doesn’t get much simpler than this.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and the mixture is creamy.
- Fold in shredded provolone cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mixture onto hamburger buns and serve warm.
Tip
For extra cheesesteak flavor, lightly toast the buns and add a slice of provolone on top before serving.
This is one of those easy dinners you’ll want to keep on repeat, save it now and make it when comfort food cravings hit.
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A cozy skillet-style sloppy joe inspired by classic Philly cheesesteak flavors with beef, peppers, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 hamburger buns
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
4. Add Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
5. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and the mixture is creamy.
6. Fold in shredded provolone cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Spoon the mixture onto hamburger buns and serve warm.
Notes
Toast the buns lightly for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American