Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Name: Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes with Ground Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 white onion, diced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 5 slices provolone cheese; 4 buns, for serving

Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes blend classic sloppy joe comfort with cheesesteak flavors—ground beef cooked with bell peppers, onions, and a rich cheesy sauce served on toasted buns. This easy twist delivers savory depth with minimal effort.

🌍American 🏷️Sloppy joes 🏷️Cheesesteak 🏷️Sandwich 🏷️Ground beef Provolone

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🏷️Comfort food

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

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Ingredients

1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp red pepper flakesoptional
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
5 slices provolone cheese
4 buns, for serving

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Instructions

1
Dice the green bell pepper and white onion.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and break it apart.
3
Season with salt and pepper and cook until fully browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
4
Drain the excess grease from the skillet. Add the butter and let it melt.
5
Add the diced onion and pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
6
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and mix to combine.
7
Stir in the red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
8
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer for a few minutes.
9
Sprinkle the cornstarch over the mixture and stir until the sauce has thickened.
10
Top the beef mixture with 4 slices of provolone cheese. Once melted, stir the cheese into the mixture until well combined.
11
Toast your buns. Spoon a generous amount of the cheesesteak mixture onto the bottom bun.
12
Top with one more slice of provolone cheese, add the top bun, and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dice peppers and onions finely and cook until fully softened—this releases their sweetness and creates a cohesive filling.
Toast buns in a hot skillet with a thin butter layer to create a crispy exterior that won't absorb excess sauce.
Add cheese after the sauce has simmered and thickened slightly, then stir off-heat until fully melted for even distribution.
Don't rush the initial beef browning; let it develop color in batches if crowded—fond on the pan adds savory depth.

Substitutions

Green bell pepper → red or yellow bell pepper (sweeter flavor, same texture)
Worcestershire sauce → soy sauce or tamari (umami boost, use same amount)
Olive oil → vegetable or canola oil (neutral flavor, same cooking properties)

Storage & make-ahead

Store the meat sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen, then serve on fresh toasted buns.