Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are an amazing, easy weeknight meal that anyone can make, and everyone will love. This simple recipe elevates a classic sloppy joe recipe loved by both kids and adults alike.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef I use 80/20, lean/fat ratio
2 tbsp butter
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 green bell pepper stems & seed removed, diced
½ lb. brown mushrooms minced
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
2-4 tbsp Velveeta
4-8 slices Provolone cheese depending how cheesy you want
6 ciabatta rolls

Instructions

In a large cast iron skillet, place the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat, until the crust is seared to a dark brown. Stir the beef and continue cooking it until about 50% of the beef is seared. Place a strainer over a large heat-resistant bowl and strain the beef. Set the beef aside and keep 2 tbsp of the fat.
1 lb. ground beef
Add the two tbsp of beef fat and butter to the skillet. Add the chopped onions, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook, over medium heat, for 1-2 minutes then stir. Cook another 2 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
2 tbsp butter, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, ½ lb. brown mushrooms
Add the beef to the vegetables and stir.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and beef broth.
1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 cup beef broth
Add the beef broth mixture, cider vinegar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the beef/vegetable mixture.
1 tsp cider vinegar, 2 tbsp ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Bring to a boil, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the mixture has thickened, 5-10 minutes.
Heat oven to broil and while the mixture thickens; butter and toast the insides of the buns. Place the buns, buttered side up, on a foil-lined cooking sheet and broil the insides of buns until golden brown. Transfer the buns to a cooling rack.
6 ciabatta rolls
When the beef mixture has thickened, remove from the heat add the processed cheese. Mix until the cheese has incorporated. Season to taste, if needed.
2-4 tbsp Velveeta
Remove the top buns from the cooking sheet.
Place a large scoop of the meat mixture on top of each bottom bun and cover with 1-2 slices of Provolone cheese. Broil the sloppy Joes just until the cheese melts and transfer the tray to a cooling rack.
4-8 slices Provolone cheese
Replace the top buns and serve. Enjoy!

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