Description
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes combine the best of two comfort food classics: savory, seasoned ground beef and a creamy homemade cheese sauce, piled onto golden toasted buns. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty dish is perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ yellow onion, diced
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Black pepper, to taste
5 hamburger buns
Mayonnaise (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Season beef with seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to low. Add butter and melt. Sprinkle in flour, stirring to form a roux. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted and thickened into a cheese sauce.
- Return cooked beef to skillet and stir to combine with cheese sauce.
- In a separate skillet, spread mayonnaise lightly on inside of buns and toast until golden.
- Scoop cheesy beef mixture onto toasted buns. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Use provolone, mozzarella, or American cheese for a traditional Philly-style flavor.
Add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra texture.
Make it spicy by adding hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef for a lighter version.
Serve open-faced on toasted bread slices for a fork-and-knife option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
