Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes! This delightful recipe fuses the classic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak into a mouthwatering, easy-to-make sandwich. Perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings, this dish features ground sirloin sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all smothered in gooey provolone cheese. Each bite delivers savory satisfaction, making these sloppy joes a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can enjoy a hearty meal that’s bursting with flavor and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon beef base
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 ounces shredded provolone cheese
- 8 sandwich buns
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the red onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté until tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Remove cooked vegetables to a plate and keep warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add ground sirloin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brown the meat with the seasonings. Drain off excess fat if any.
- Add beef bouillon base and tomato paste; stir into the cooked meat. Return reserved vegetables back to the skillet.
- Add water and stir everything together. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow seasonings to blend and let sauce thicken.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Serve on sandwich buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg