Easy Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

 

🧀🥩 Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes — The Mash‑Up You Didn’t Know You Needed

 

Take everything you love about a Philly cheese steak, smash it together with the messy joy of a sloppy joe, and you’ve got dinner that’s basically a standing ovation in sandwich form.

 

Sloppy Joes are the weeknight warriors of the dinner world — quick, easy, and guaranteed to feed a crowd without breaking the bank. Philly cheese steaks, on the other hand, are the indulgent, cheesy, pepper‑and‑onion‑loaded sandwiches that make you feel like you’re winning at life. So what happens when you combine the two? You get Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes — a recipe that’s equal parts comfort food, budget‑friendly magic, and “how did I live without this?”

This dish is hearty, cheesy, and ready in about 30 minutes. It’s the kind of recipe that makes picky eaters suddenly love peppers, makes weeknights feel like a celebration, and makes you look like a dinner genius without even trying.

Why this recipe is a keeper:

• One pan wonder — fewer dishes, more flavor.
• Budget‑friendly — ground beef + pantry staples = magic.
• Family‑friendly — even the fussiest eaters will cave.
• Freezer‑friendly — double it, freeze half, thank yourself later.
• Cheese‑lover approved — melty provolone takes it over the top.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “sloppy joes forever” or team “cheese steak all the way”?

I love a good cheese steak and we do love our sloppy joes! If this sounds like you, you need to give this a try!

This Easy Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Recipe is  perfect for anyone trying to stay on a budget. This is for all you hardworking moms!

This would be a great freezer meal. Make double the recipe and freeze the half of it in a freezer bag. Then you have another dinner ready that only needs to be heated through! 

 

I do love a good sloppy Joe. My daughters have requested sloppy joes for their birthday dinner in the past! It blows my mind to think that you add the Philly steak ingredients to the sloppy joes!  You probably already have many of the ingredients in your pantry. 

TIPS

•  It is best to have your pan hot before adding the ground beef. This will help the ground beef cook evenly and thoroughly. 
• Use the thinly sliced provolone cheese for best results on melting and getting the most flavor for a philly cheese steak sloppy Joe. You can also use shredded cheese and melt it over top of the philly cheese steak mixture before adding it to the buns, or you can toast the buns in the oven and melt the cheese onto the bun.
•  If you aren’t a big pepper fan you can add in fresh mushrooms, or canned tomatoes.
• I suggest sticking with beef broth for the added flavoring but if you are a chicken or vegetable stock lover these will work great too.
• To add more flavor add in taco seasoning. It make it a totally different recipe.

 

 

ingredients

 

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 to 3  garlic cloves, minced

 salt and black pepper, to taste

1 yellow onion, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, roughly diced

1/2 red bell pepper, roughly diced

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup beef stock

5 ounces provolone cheese (7 to 8 slices)

4 to 6 potato hamburger buns, buttered and toasted

Pickled banana peppers, for serving

 

directions

 

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Sprinkle the Worcestershire, granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper over the beef. Cook, stirring and breaking the beef up frequently, until it is no longer pink and develops a deep brown crust, about 6 minutes. Add the onion and bell peppers. Add the butter and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions and peppers are softened and browning on the edges, about 5 minutes. There should also be browning forming on the bottom of the skillet. Pour the stock into the skillet, a little at a time, scraping up any browned bits. Bring everything to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. Turn off the heat and lay the cheese slices directly onto the beef mixture in a single layer. Cover and let the cheese melt completely, about 1 minute. Stir the cheese to slightly incorporate. Scoop the meat and cheese onto the buns and top with banana peppers.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving, Serves 6)

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fat: 22g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Ground beef: Protein + iron powerhouse.
• Onions & peppers: Antioxidants + natural sweetness.
• Provolone cheese: Calcium + melty joy.
• Potato buns: Carbs = energy + happiness.
• Banana peppers: Tangy kick + vitamin C.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your sloppy joes extra saucy, or neat enough to eat without a napkin?

 

🧒 Kid Tips

• Call it “cheeseburger joes” to make it sound fun.
• Let kids sprinkle cheese on top.
• Serve with tater tots for guaranteed smiles.
• Chop peppers small so they blend in.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Ground beef: Buy family packs, portion, and freeze.
• Cheese: Stock up during sales — freeze slices for later.
• Buns: Potato buns freeze beautifully.
• Peppers: Buy frozen diced peppers to save time.
• Broth: Keep bouillon cubes on hand for emergencies.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually buy fresh peppers, or keep frozen ones on standby?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes and serve it in a fun way. Maybe it’s in mini sliders, maybe it’s topped with jalapeños, maybe it’s paired with sweet potato fries. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsSloppyGlowUp so we can all drool together.

🥪 Leftover Remix

• Sloppy Joe Nachos: Spoon over tortilla chips, top with cheese, bake until bubbly.
• Sloppy Joe Quesadillas: Use as a cheesy filling between tortillas.
• Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers: Spoon into bell peppers, bake with cheese.
• Sloppy Joe Pasta: Toss with cooked pasta for a quick dinner.
• Sloppy Joe Breakfast Hash: Fry with potatoes and top with eggs.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into nachos or stuffed peppers?

💭 Final Thoughts

This Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes recipe is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s hearty, flavorful, and versatile enough to be a weeknight dinner or a game‑day crowd‑pleaser. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone smile — and isn’t that the best kind of cooking?

Here’s the thing about sloppy joes — they’re never just sandwiches. They’re the sound of onions sizzling, the joy of cheese melting into beef, the comfort of knowing dinner is going to be a hit.

And these Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes? They’re keepers. They’re cheesy, they’re hearty, they’re indulgent, they’re fun. They’re the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve turned everyday ingredients into something restaurant‑worthy.

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over sauce‑splattered counters, and building little traditions that make life tastier.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this dish, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add mushrooms? Did you sneak in extra garlic? Did you double the cheese just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Sloppy Joe Series” next? I’m dreaming up BBQ sloppy joes, taco sloppy joes, and maybe even breakfast sloppy joes.

Until then, may your beef be savory, your cheese melty, your buns toasty, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about cooking — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious.

Did you try our Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes? What did you think? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below!

 

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