These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s combine two classics, nestled between a toasted hoagie roll. Ground beef, Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms, topped with a Provolone cheese sauce – a one pot meal the whole family can get behind!
Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches are by far one of my MOST favorite of all sandwiches. Anytime we end up eating what we affectionately call “bar food,” that’s what I order. When I saw this recipe for Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe’s, I knew I HAD to try it!
I, myself, LOVE Sloppy Joe’s, my husband, not so much. I am not sure what he holds against them, but they just aren’t his favorite. But I had a feeling that if I made them this way I could totally pull it off. I was right!
This super easy meal comes together quickly.
Preparing Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s
Brown ground beef in a large skillet, when it is about halfway done, add in your peppers and onions. Cook for a few minutes then add in the mushrooms and give them about 5 minutes more. Browning the hamburger with onions, green pepper and mushrooms, if only we had a scratch and sniff so you could smell just how fantastic this smells!
Next comes the beef stock, Worchestershire sauce, Kitchen bouquet and salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes more, while you prepare your Provolone cheese sauce, and toast your hoagie buns for about 5 minutes in the oven on 375 degrees F.
Make a roux with butter and flour in a saucepan, then whisk in milk. Remove from heat and whisk in shredded Provolone cheese.
How I switched up the Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s
The original recipe doesn’t call for mushrooms, but I added them because, honestly, I put mushrooms in just about everything! Where I adapted this recipe, she served her sandwiches up on regular buns. It would have been great to do that, but I decided to use hoagie rolls to keep with the Philly Cheesesteak theme.
However you slice it, you gotta try it. These are an easy, hearty, weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy!
What Is A Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe?
Well, a Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe sits at the intersection of sloppy joes and cheesesteaks. It offers the best of both… The beef, the melted cheese, onions and peppers, and the sauce. Instead of sliced beef, you use ground beef and the sloppy joe sauce is just a fun way to pack in more flavor.
I know anyone from Philly is probably going to show up one day and say “who ya kiddin’? That’s not a Philly!” I get it. They are passionate about their cheesesteak sandwiches and so am I.
But why not be inspired by them and find new and unique ways to enjoy those flavors? I have a few Philly cheesesteak sandwich inspired recipes like Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers, and Cheesesteak Soup. I even do Cheesesteak Dip. Like I said… I am a fan.
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What Kind Of Mushrooms do You Recommend?
I love all kinds of mushrooms but no need to get too fancy here unless you really want to with wild mushrooms. I just use white or brown crimini mushrooms. They are the easiest to find in the market and work perfectly.
You could also use a portabella. They are big and have a bit more flavor and texture. Shitakes also work but those are typically a bit more expensive. They have a nice chewy texture and supposedly have a whole slew of health benefits as well.
Just don’t tell anyone from Philly.
What Is The Best Cheese For Cheesesteak Sandwiches?
Here is where tradition makes a lot of sense. Go with provolone cheese. Provolone works great because it has a nice melt to it for the cheese sauce. It is a mild-flavored cheese that won’t overwhelm the flavor of the beef, onions, and peppers.
If you can’t find provolone or have some other cheese handy, then you can use them no problem though. Mozzarella comes the closest to Provolone but any slightly hard cow’s milk cheese will work. Oaxaca cheese from Mexico is another in that same style of cheese that works just fine too.
SLOPPY DOROTHY SANDWICHES – Move over Joe!! There is a new and improved version of your classic. These Sloppy Dorothy sandwiches are made with Dorothy Lynch Dressing and will have you licking your fingers in pure satisfaction!
What Makes It A Sloppy Joe?
Sloppy Joe sandwiches are typically ground beef or pork with a sauce made from Worcestershire sauce. I think a lot of people either love or hate sloppy joes depending on how well their grade school cafeteria made them for lunches.
Too bad… because done right a sloppy joe is a very tasty sandwich on its own merits. Combining it with the cheese sauce of a Philly steak sandwich just makes it more incredible. And it doesn’t hurt using the hoagie style roll either. They stand up a bit better to the wet sauce.
I think of sloppy joe meat as sort of a sweet version of chili. Instead of needing to pour ketchup and mustard onto a burger, the meat is cooked in that sauce which brings in all those flavors and more.
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SOUP – This one pot Philly Cheese Steak Soup is going to be a new family favorite. Take that classic sandwich and serve it up as a rich and creamy soup in a bread bowl. Look at all of that melty cheese!
Want A Few More Cheesesteak & Sloppy Joe Inspired Recipes?
As I said, I love my cheesesteaks! Sloppy joes are great too. Here are a couple more recipes you can try which I think are on the same wavelength…
- Sloppy Dorothy
- Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe’s
- Philly Cheesesteak Soup in a Bread Bowl (pictured above)
- Philly Cheesesteak Dip
- Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks
- Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
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I hope that you enjoy these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s as much as we did!
Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe's
These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe's combine two classics, nestled between a toasted hoagie roll. Ground beef, Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms, topped with a Provolone cheese sauce - a one pot, economical meal the whole family can get behind!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Provolone cheese, shredded
- 6 Hoagie Rolls
Instructions
- For the Meat Sauce: In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the onion and green pepper and cook another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables start to get tender. Add in the mushrooms and cook for a couple of minutes more.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and beef stock, add the Kitchen Bouquet and season with salt and pepper, bring up to a bubble and cook for about 2 minutes.
- For the Cheese Sauce: Melt the butter in a medium-size pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook about 1 minute.
- Whisk in milk, bring up to a bubble and let thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in the cheese.
- To serve add to toasted rolls and top with cheese sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 594Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 797mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 56g
nutrition isn't guaranteed accurate.
This recipe was originally posted on August 14, 2014. It was updated and re-posted on April 10, 2020. Updates are made to upgrade user experience.
Adam J. Holland says
Holy Cheez Wiz! I’d like to order two, please! Wow!
Nicole Neverman says
These sandwiches look fantastic!! I love what you’ve done here. Sounds like such a perfect combination between sloppy joes and philly cheesesteak 🙂 I hope your husband liked them!
Tampa Cake Girl says
Love! Pinning and sharing!
Sandra Shaffer says
I love that your recipe includes a creamy cheese sauce instead of just adding a slice of cheese. Can’t wait to try this one, Michaela!
KC Kahn the Kitchen Chopper says
The luscious cheese sauce on your Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe’s looks so delectable. I just want to dive in! YUM!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! Combining two of my childhood faves! Wish I could try now!
Cheers! Joanne
Natasha in Oz says
Thanks for sharing this at the Say G’day Saturday Linky Party. I just shared this on Pinterest.
Hope you can join us again this weekend.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Wendy says
My daughter hates Sloppy Joes and told me any kind of “loose meat” sandwich would turn her off. But, she does love her cheesesteaks (I prefer chicken), so I might just be able to make these and make it a meal! Sans the mushrooms. Not gonna happen. But, wow – this looks good!!
Michaela Kenkel says
I would love to hear if she likes them!! My hubby is the same way!! not sure why… he did like these though!
Chrstne says
Looks great. Sloppy Phils?
Michaela Kenkel says
Brilliant! 😉
Samantha says
Made this tonight! So easy to make. The whole family loved it.
Michaela Kenkel says
AWESOME! Thanks for coming by to let me know! 🙂
maryann says
Tried this tonight, Very Very Good. Whole Family loved it. Will make again.
Michaela Kenkel says
So happy you enjoyed them!!
Myriam says
What is the flower bouquet please.?
Michaela Kenkel says
Kitchen Bouquet is a browning and seasoning sauce — here’s a link about it. https://g.co/kgs/4fTdKu
Kellie Bell says
Delicious! I don’t have kitchen bouquet and until today I had never heard of it. I added a bit of soy sauce. I also made a corn starch slurry that I added at the end to thicken the meat sauce up. Saved the recipe and will make again. Thank you
Michaela Kenkel says
I am so happy you liked it, Kellie!
Emily says
My whole family loves these sandwiches! So delicious!
ali randall says
This is one sandwich my husband would love. I make a similar one using shaved sirloin steak but love the idea of a sloppy joe version!
Haley D Williams says
Oh my gosh! These sound and look so good! Perfect recipe to add to my dinner menu this week!
Tara says
These turned out great! I was a little skeptical about how the mushrooms would go over with my kids, but they didn’t even flinch.
Anita says
This is so good and so delicious. I love the ground meat and the melted cheese. Perfect food too to serve in a party.
Laura says
I love anything Philly Cheesesteak, so I’m all over this. It’s fantastic how fast these are to make.
Erika says
This is such a delicious recipe. So much flavor and it makes a great family meal.
Pam Greer says
This is the best sandwich!! I love that it combines all the fun of a sloppy joe with the classic cheese steak flavors!
Jessica Formicola says
This is one of our family’s favorite weeknight meals! So easy to whip up and always delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Such an easy and delicious meal for the whole family. My mouth is watering at the prospect of making this – so tasty!