Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes with Peppers and Melted Cheese (Print version)

Juicy ground beef, peppers, onions, and melted provolone served on toasted buns for a fast cheesesteak-style sloppy joe dinner.

# Ingredients:

For the buns

01 - 4 hamburger buns or brioche buns
02 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened

For the cheesesteak filling

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85/15 preferred
05 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
06 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1 cup (75 g) sliced mushrooms, chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium beef broth
15 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 - 6 slices provolone cheese
17 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Spread the cut sides of the buns with butter. Toast them cut-side down in a skillet or under the broiler until golden, then set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if needed.
03 - Add onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables soften and most of their moisture cooks off.
04 - Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Whisk beef broth and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth, then pour it into the skillet.
05 - Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
06 - Lay provolone slices over the hot beef mixture. Cover the skillet for about 1 minute, until melted, then gently stir or leave the cheese in soft ribbons.
07 - Spoon the cheesy beef and pepper filling onto toasted buns. Sprinkle with parsley if using and serve hot.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served right after the cheese melts.
02 - The filling can be made ahead and reheated before adding cheese.
03 - Toast the buns to help them hold the saucy filling.

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