Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Sandwich Recipe (2024)

Take your dinner game to the next level with these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes. Perfect for a weeknight family dinner.

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Our Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are a family favorite!

This meal is so easy to make and comes together in minutes.

If you are in a dinner rut, this recipe is the perfect way out.

It is so yummy and even my picky eaters gobbled it right up.

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Ingredients in Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes:

  • ground beef
  • onion
  • green bell pepper
  • sliced fresh mushrooms
  • steak sauce
  • beef stock
  • salt and pepper
  • Provolone cheese
  • hamburger buns

How do you make Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes?

  • Preheat broiler to low.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef about 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms and cook another 3-4 minutes, until they start to get tender.
  • Stir in the steak sauce and beef stock, season with salt and pepper. Bring up to a low boil and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Open buns and place on a baking sheet. Place a slice of cheese on the top half of each bun and put pan in the broiler. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.
  • Place a scoopful of the meat on the bottom half of the bun, drizzle with additional steak sauce and place cheesy bun on top.

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What cheese could I use instead of provolone?

Here are a few different cheeses that we would recommend:

  • Cheese Whiz – this is what they use on authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches!).
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Pepper Jack Cheese
  • Colby Jack Cheese

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Serves: 8

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Recipe

5 from 1 vote

These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are simple and taste absolutely amazing. If you are in a dinner rut, this is the perfect recipe to get you out.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup steak sauce
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 8 slices Provolone cheese
  • 8 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler to low. In large skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef about 5-6 minutes. Add the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms and cook another 3-4 minutes, until they start to get tender.

  • Stir in the steak sauce and beef stock, season with salt and pepper. Bring up to a low boil and cook for about 2 minutes.

  • Open buns and place on a baking sheet. Place a slice of cheese on the top half of each bun and put pan in the broiler. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.

  • Place a scoopful of the meat on the bottom half of the bun, drizzle with additional steak sauce and place cheesy bun on top.

Notes

If you want to substitute the provolone cheese, here are a few different cheeses that we would recommend:

  • Cheese Whiz– this is what they use on authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches!).
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Pepper Jack Cheese
  • Colby Jack Cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal · Carbohydrates: 26 g · Protein: 20 g · Fat: 18 g · Cholesterol: 53 mg · Sodium: 582 mg · Potassium: 359 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 244 IU · Vitamin C: 14 mg · Calcium: 237 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

  • Baking Sheet

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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  1. Jenn says:

    This does sound like a great alternative. I can't wait to try it.

  2. tracypoh says:

    Hi there,

    I am following you back. Thanks for the follow!

  3. Phil and Darby Hawley says:

    This looks so delicious!

  4. Janet says:

    Oh My Word! I'm writing a dinner list for the DREADED grocery shopping today, and this one's going on my list!! YUMMMM!!!

    www.iheartmygluegun.com

  5. Margaret says:

    Can't wait to try this one.

  6. Susan says:

    My family agrees that this is our new go-to sloppy joe recipe. Thanks!

  7. chandler-breeze says:

    how many does the recipe yield?

  8. teresa says:

    This looks excellent! I love Philly Cheesesteaks. Was wondering about the steak sauce, what kind do you use? I am pretty unfamiliar with them and would like to know what to buy. Thanks! p.s. I am trying the crockpot refried beans today!

  9. Six Sisters says:

    @Teresa,

    I just use A1 Steak Sauce or the generic brand of it!

  10. Six Sisters says:

    @chandler-breeze,

    This would serve 6-8 people.

  11. Unknown says:

    I just made this tonight - it took a recipe that is an old standard and made it sexy. Thanks -delicious!

  12. Candice & George says:

    I tripled the recipe for my family!! It tasted great! Only modification I would change for next time is to use less broth. I drained about a cup from the pot before I served it. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing!! Thanks for sharing!!

  13. Anne Marie says:

    I made these last weekend, and it was sooooo goooooood!! Thanks for the recipe!

  14. Anna says:

    Just made these and they were so yummy! My fiancé suggested adding teriyaki because that's what they do at Penn Station. Do this! A tablespoon or two of teriyaki really made a difference! Yum!

  15. Tonya says:

    My family loved this! Thank you!

  16. rileyk says:

    Anyone used ground chicken or turkey instead of ground beef?

  17. Najla5cents says:

    We made this tonight with ground turkey and it was yummy! We added more steak sauce and melted the provolone in with the meat and veggies. We will definitely make this again!

  18. http://livingatthewhiteheadszoo.blogspot.com/ says:

    Can't wait to try this. I just added it to my May menu & linked back to you. Yummy.

  19. bhoop says:

    Did you use the teriyaki instead of the steak sauce? Or both? That sounds pretty tasty as well! Thanks for the tip!

  20. {northern cottage} says:

    mmmmmmmmmmmmmm - did I say mmmmmmm? and how!! fab recipe share - I've pinned as one of my new fav finds - thanks so much for sharing!! xo http://pinterest.com/pin/56787645271944180/

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  21. {northern cottage} says:

    making these for dinner tonight I think! sounds yummy & something the whole family would like! thanks for sharing this great idea

  22. Melanie Nelson says:

    Tried this Sat. night for the football game dinner. It was fantastic!!! Thanks so much.

  23. Judy says:

    Looks great!Stupid question--after you brown the beef I'm assuming you drain the fat?

  24. The Ellis' says:

    Hi Judy!

    That isn't stupid at all! Yes, drain the fat after you brown the beef. Thanks for the questions!

    Elyse (one of the sisters)

  25. whiterose512 says:

    I'm making these for the 2nd time tonight. We loved this recipe. Easy and the kids (and adults) loved them! Thank you!

  26. Alison says:

    Had these twice so far! Yummy!

  27. MaryBeth says:

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  28. MaryBeth says:

    Making these babies tonight! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I also shared your recipe on my blog and credited you.
    xoxoMB

    http://occupationmnhousewife.blogspot.com/2013/02/monday-night-meal-planning.html

  29. lovefam6 says:

    Would it change the taste to mince the mushrooms, onion, and green pepper to better hide them in the meat? I wouldn't think it would, but as soon as I assume something... we all know that saying.

  30. Six Sisters says:

    I would think you could chop them finer to better hide it in the meat! :) Thanks for stopping by our blog! -The Six Sisters

  31. lovefam6 says:

    I think I did mine wrong. Was the broth supposed to cook into the meat, b/c mine is just soupy looking =(

  32. Six Sisters says:

    I have never had a problem with it being overly soupy. If you feel like there is too much liquid, you could cook it longer, add less broth or use a slotted spoon when serving.

  33. Brenda M says:

    You could probably add cream of mushroom soup to this. Looks yummy thanks for sharing!

  34. Darlene Prevish says:

    I just cooked the liquid off, but I added garlic powder to it so the taste of the steak sauce wouldn't be so overpowering and I used a little less steak sauce. I'm going to try the teriyaki idea next time. Great recipe.

  35. jake says:

    I have used white american cheese instead of provolone... i have been making philly cheese all along with it

  36. Angie Bowers says:

    I tried this recipe exactly as is and it was DELISH!! AWESOME ??

  37. Rene says:

    I made these last night. Very easy & very yummy. Whole family loved them. Will make again.

  38. Kim says:

    I am making this tonight for dinner but going to cut down on mushrooms and bell peppers.Me and my oldest are the only ones who like mushrooms but I love bell peppers but no one else does.I am making up a pasta side to go with it.Hopeing it turns out to be really good.

  39. Jeanene D says:

    Made this for dinner tonight. Everyone loved it. Used mozzarella instead of provolone cause that's what I had. Even my picky son liked it. Added some garlic. Only had bold and spicy A1 so used less and added in some soy sauce for flavor. Thanks for sharing!!! Will be going in the family likes it cookbook. :D

  40. Jennifer says:

    Made this exactly as recipe states and my meat was soupy as well. I ended up draining liquid off and cooking it down. I would cut the broth amount at least in half. I wonder why you've never had that problem? Still yummy though! Easy way to have a philly!

  41. Theresa says:

    I made this last night for my family and it was absolutely Delicious. Thank you for sharing :) I did add a tablespoon more of the A1 sauce and reduced the beef both in the pan till most of it reduced down 90%....yummy!!! We got bored of sloppy joe's years ago and this is our replacement now and oh my this is WAY better :)

  42. Rachel says:

    Making this for dinner for tonight! This looks so good and we love philly cheesesteak! This will be a nice change from regular sloppy joes. I am not using mushrooms in it this time but I bet they would be very good!

  43. Tammy says:

    My family absolutely love this recipe!!! The only thing I do differently is tha I leave out the mushrooms. Thank you so much for great recipes!!

  44. Sarah Eades says:

    This was super delicious! I am not a steak sauce person, and I loved it. My picky daughter, who will not touch regular sloppy joes, ate this and liked it. Thanks for another good recipe to add to my rotation.

  45. Tammie Abshire says:

    Made this for dinner tonight. It is YUMMY. Tastes like an original Philly. RECOMMENDED

  46. Candee says:

    I made this tonight for dinner and it was absolutely delicious. We are trying to watch our carb intake so we used lettuce to wrap the filling instead of a bun and it was wonderful. I will be making this again for sure and it was so quick and easy. Love it !!!!!

  47. Jacki Peketz says:

    My husband is a very sturdy guy who isn't really the gourmet type. He eats kind of like a picky three year old. He absolutely loved these. I caught him browsing your recipe page on his own today. Thank you for saving me from eating grilled cheese and beef jerky every night for the rest of my life. You girls are awesome!

  48. John Chester says:

    I made this tonight. YUM-A-NUMMA!!!I used everything but the steak sauce (didn't have it & didn't miss it).I just cooked everything in a cast-iron skillet as directed, turned off the heat, put white American cheese on it & covered it 'til the cheese melted (just like I do with my regular Phillys).Put it on standard burger buns with a light spread of mayo (like I do with my regular Phillys).AWESOME!!! Tasted like a Philly but SO much easier!I may try a better bread, next time... It's SO totally worth it!!!

  49. Katie Roberts says:

    These are my favourite ever! So comforting and savoury. Very easy for a quick meal as well. I've shared it with a few people now and they all love it.

  50. Kim says:

    My family had seconds. Loved it! Easy to make

    Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Sandwich Recipe (4)

  51. Arlene Unvoas says:

    I made this for our supper tonight and it’s really good. Thanks for sharing this “different” way to make sloppy Joes.

  52. Leslie Johnson says:

    Do you think these would freeze Was thinking about making them with the Hawaiian rolls

  53. Momma Cyd says:

    You just don't want the liquid to make the sliders soggy before the are frozen. Let us know how it turns out. You can always make the meat mixture and freeze that. Thaw when ready to make the sliders.

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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Sandwich Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in Philly cheesesteak? ›

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Thin-sliced beef, sauteed onions, and gooey melted cheese on a thick, hearty bread roll, there is one secret ingredient that would make Philly cheesesteak even more delicious. Philly native and true cheesesteak connoisseur Chris Pinto of the Tiki Lounge Talk blog adds garlic powder for some extra flavor.

What sauce goes good on a Philly cheesesteak? ›

If you are looking for an authentic Philadelphia experience, you should try using Whiz Cheese Sauce. This sauce is made by mixing shredded cheese with mayonnaise, mustard and other ingredients. You can also use Cheez Whiz as an alternative if you do not like the taste of mayonnaise.

What's the best cheese to use for Philly cheesesteak? ›

Cheese: Provolone is fantastic in these sandwiches, but you can substitute American cheese, Velveeta, or Cheez Wiz for a great melty, traditional cheesesteak. Freezing Directions: Follow the steps until you fill the hoagies with the beef and onion mixture. Allow to cool completely and then wrap tightly in foil.

How many pounds of meat do I need for a Philly cheesesteak? ›

Most recipes call for at least a quarter pound (4 oz) of meat per sandwich.

What gives Philly cheesesteak its flavor? ›

Mix salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, marjoram, and basil together in a small bowl. Place steak in a large bowl; sprinkle seasoning mixture over top and stir to coat.

How is the original Philly cheesesteak made? ›

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak is made with ribeye steak that's sliced into thin slices, and topped with melted provolone cheese, white American cheese, or Cheez Whiz, as well as fried onions, all on a toasted hoagie roll. It's pure sandwich perfection!

Does Philly cheesesteak have mayonnaise in it? ›

Crafted with premium steak, grilled onions, American cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, provolone cheese, light mayo on our fresh-baked bread.

Can you put mayo on a Philly cheesesteak? ›

This is a delicious Philly cheesesteak with mozzarella, peppers, and onion that gets rave reviews from my husband and brother. The garlic mayo is both easy and flavorful.

Do people put mayo on Philly cheesesteak? ›

Mayo goes on a cheesesteak hoagie, along with all the rabbit food that comes on a hoagie.

What's the difference between a cheesesteak and a Philly cheesesteak? ›

However, the main difference between the two is that a Philly cheesesteak is a specific type of cheesesteak that originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is made with thinly sliced ribeye steak, grilled onions, and melted cheese, typically served on a hoagie roll.

What cut of beef is best for Philly cheesesteak? ›

Cheesesteak meat

Obviously, ribeye steak is the best, but it can be a little pricey for a few sandwiches. Chuck could work for a budget approach, but you might get it cut just a little thinner than the ribeye. (Ribeye should be cut about 1/8″ thick, chuck almost shaved.)

What are the two most famous Philly cheesesteaks? ›

Pat's King of Steaks: Pat's King of Steaks, located in South Philadelphia, is often credited with inventing the Philly cheesesteak in the 1930s. They claim to be the "original" and have a long-standing rivalry with another famous cheesesteak establishment, Geno's Steaks, which is located just across the street.

How do you keep Philly cheesesteak from drying out? ›

Don't skimp on the cheese

Placing merely a conservative slice or two will get you a dry steak. Go in with three to four overlapped slices per “meat pile”. At least.

What is a true Philly cheesesteak? ›

A traditional cheesesteak — one word (and no need for “Philly” or “sandwich”) — consists of sliced or chopped rib-eye beef, melted cheese and optional sautéed onions on a soft-but-crusty long roll.

How do you shred meat for Philly cheesesteak? ›

How do you thinly slice a steak for cheesesteak? Two easy ways. One) Be very good with a very sharp knife and shave the steak, gently. Two) Freeze the steak for bit, longer for a thick cut, less for a thinner piece.

What's the difference between a Philly cheesesteak and a regular cheesesteak? ›

However, the main difference between the two is that a Philly cheesesteak is a specific type of cheesesteak that originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is made with thinly sliced ribeye steak, grilled onions, and melted cheese, typically served on a hoagie roll.

What makes a Philly cheesesteak special? ›

What makes a Philadelphia cheesesteak special is the beef, and the way that it plays with the cheese, onions, and bread to become a cohesive whole that's better than the sum of its parts. Ribeye is the best meat for a cheesesteak, because it is a cut that won't lose its flavor when grilled well-done.

What's the difference between a Philly steak and a steak and cheesesteak? ›

A classic cheesesteak uses thinly sliced, sautéed ribeye beef, a tender cut of steak from the outer ribs. If a different cut of beef is used, like skirt steak, or if the beef is cut into thick slices or served in a different manner, then it's a steak and cheese sandwich.

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