Cheesesteak Style Sloppy Joes

Cheesesteak style sloppy joes are packed with flavors reminiscent of a cheesesteak sandwich. Made with ground beef, these quick and easy sloppy joes sandwiches are filled with bell pepper and onion, then topped with melty cheese.

Tips and tricks
If using high fat beef – If you’re using a high fat content ground beef, like 80/20 or 75/25, you may want to drain some grease from the pan after the beef is done cooking. Excess beef grease can also be used instead of the added butter listed in the recipe.

Cornstarch – If you’re worried about your cornstarch clumping when adding it to the hot pan (I’ve never personally had this issue), feel free to whisk your broth and cornstarch in a separate bowl before adding them to the pan.

Optional mix-ins – Many readers have added chopped mushrooms along with the pepper and onion for added savory flavor. A dash of hot sauce also adds flavor and a little heat.

Ingredients:
16 oz ground beef
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ tsp garlic powder, or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 oz beef broth
1 Tbsp cornstarch
4 slices white American or provolone cheese
4 rolls

Instructions:
Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Crumble ground beef and season with salt and pepper, then cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. If there’s excess grease in the pan, drain it out at this time. Add butter to pan. Once melted, add onion and bell pepper and sauté until vegetables begin to brown and onions turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then return ground beef to pan. Add garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan as you incorporate your ingredients. Cook for about a minute. Add cornstarch and stir until dissolved, about a minute. This thickens the beef broth to create a sauce. If beef looks dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water. Remove from heat. Top meat mixture with cheese slices and allow to set for 1-2 minutes, or until melted. Remove from heat, spoon onto rolls and serve immediately.

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