Philly Cheese Steak Joes (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy beef, peppers, and provolone on toasted buns for an easy, comforting sandwich meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Sloppy Joe Mixture

01 - 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
02 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
06 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
11 - 1 cup beef broth

→ For Serving

12 - 6 hoagie rolls or hamburger buns
13 - 6 to 12 slices provolone cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed, reserving a small amount for flavor.
02 - While beef cooks, slice onion and bell pepper into thin strips. Mince the garlic. Set aside.
03 - Transfer cooked beef to a plate. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and beef broth until smooth.
05 - Pour sauce into skillet with vegetables. Return cooked beef to pan and stir. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
06 - Place hoagie rolls cut-side up under a broiler for about 1 minute to toast. Watch closely to prevent burning.
07 - Place a slice of provolone on each bottom roll. Spoon beef mixture over and top with another cheese slice if desired.
08 - Place assembled open sandwiches under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For an authentic twist, substitute provolone with cheese whiz.
02 - Add steak seasoning to ground beef for enhanced flavor.
03 - Meat mixture can be refrigerated and reheated before assembling.
04 - Spice it up with sliced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.

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