🧀🥩 A Flavor-Packed Twist on Two Classics!
These Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes combine the best of both worlds—juicy ground beef, sweet bell peppers, and melty cheese piled high on toasted buns. Ready in 30 minutes flat, this hearty sandwich is weeknight dinner gold!
🔥 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Quick & easy – One-pan wonder!
✅ Family-friendly – Kids and adults go crazy for it
✅ Customizable – Swap beef for turkey or add mushrooms
✅ Meal-prep hero – Filling stores well for lunches
📋 Ingredients
Veggies & Aromatics
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
Beef & Sauce
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 2 oz cream cheese (for creaminess)
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup water
Cheese & Serving
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Salt & pepper to taste
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Veggies
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Cook peppers + onion 5-6 mins until softened. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
- In same pan, cook ground beef, breaking it up.
- Season with salt & pepper, drain excess fat if needed.
3️⃣ Build the Sauce
- Return beef and veggies to pan.
- Stir in:
- Cream cheese
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire
- Garlic powder
- Water
- Simmer 5 mins until thickened.
4️⃣ Cheese It Up!
- Off heat, stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
5️⃣ Serve & Devour
- Spoon onto toasted buns.
- Optional: Top with extra cheese or pickled jalapeños!
💡 Pro Tips
🔹 Toast buns – Butter and grill for extra crunch.
🔹 Shortcut – Use frozen pepper/onion mix.
🔹 Spice it up – Add 1 tsp smoked paprika or red pepper flakes.
🔹 Make ahead – Filling keeps 3 days in fridge.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
✨ Pair with:
- Crispy fries or onion rings
- Pickles for tangy contrast
- Cold beer or soda
🎉 Perfect for:
- Game day feeds
- Busy weeknights
- Tailgate parties
🌶 Flavor Variations
- Philly-style – Add sautéed mushrooms
- BBQ twist – Swap ketchup for BBQ sauce
- Low-carb – Serve over lettuce wraps
📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)
Approximate values:
- Calories: 580
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 32g
🍴 Final Thoughts
These Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food mashup—packed with savory beef, sweet peppers, and gooey cheese. They’re faster than delivery and ten times tastier!
Chef’s secret: Let the filling rest 5 mins before serving—it thickens perfectly!
Made this? Tag #CheesesteakSloppyJoes to show your creation! 📸🔥
Want to make it in the slow cooker? Just brown beef first, then simmer everything 4 hours on LOW! 😊
