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Our recipe hack of using ground beef instead of steak will give you the taste of your favorite Philly Cheesesteak without the added cost and effort it takes to make it.
It costs approximately $16.05 to make these sandwiches. The recipe makes six servings and costs around $2.67 per serving.
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are quick and easy to make which means it is a perfect weeknight meal at any time of the year.
You will have dinner ready in 20 minutes when you follow our recipe and use our time-saving hack of using ground beef instead of steak in the sandwich.
Impress your family with the taste and flair of Philly Cheesesteak in this simple recipe everyone will love.
Sloppy Joe Philly Cheesesteadk Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 6 submarine rolls – $3.28
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter – $0.42
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil – $0.18
- 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef – $7.25
- 3/4 cup beef stock – $0.32
- 1 large bell pepper – $1.24
- 1 large yellow onion – $1.38
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce – $0.11
- 6 slices provolone cheese – $1.87
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in December 2023.
What is the best cheese for cheesesteaks?
White American Cheese and Provolone cheese are the traditional choices a cheesesteak. For our Sloppy Joe Cheesesteak recipe, we use Provolone cheese.
Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Tools:
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- bread knife
- large skillet
- cutting board
- vegetable knife
- tin foil
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak with Ground Beef
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- Preheat the oven and move the rack to the second-highest position. Then prepare a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. After that, begin preparing the rolls by cutting them open and brushing them with melted butter.
- Place the rolls in the oven and toast them for about 1-3 minutes. Be careful not to let them burn! Let them cool after they are done cooking.
- Cook ground beef until browned. This should take about 5-6 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Simmer mixture until almost all liquid evaporates; 3-4 minutes. Season the with salt and pepper.
- Add Cheese pieces to the beef mixture and stir. Cook until the cheese melts.
- Fill each sub roll with 1/6 of the meat mixture and serve immediately.
Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Recipe Variations:
Instead of provolone cheese, you can use American cheese from the deli counter or mozzarella cheese.
Also, feel free to use any color bell pepper that you’d like. Although green is the most authentic.
What Goes with Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes?
We recommend serving our Instant Pot Corn on the Cob or our Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. Finish it off with some yummy Lemon Lush for dessert.
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe storage
Serve: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this Phillycheesestake Sloppy Joes out for longer than 2 hours.
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: This recipe will freeze well. What I like to do is prepare the filling all the way up to adding the cheese. Cool the mixture, add the cheese, and then place it in a freezer Ziploc bag. This way, when you reheat the mixture, the cheese will be nice and melty.
Get Kids Involved in Making Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks
Ages 2-3: Let them help fill the sub sandwiches with the meat mixture.
Ages 4-5: Have your kiddo help add in the veggies and then the cheese pieces into the meat. They can help stir the mixture together.
Ages 6-8: Teach them how to break up the ground beef with the wooden spoon and to stir and cook the meat. You can be slicing veggies while they cook the meat.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Sloppy Joe Philly Cheesesteak with Ground Beef FAQs
Manwich is the store-bought pre-made sauce you can buy in a can at the grocery store. Homemade Sloppy Joes are made with ground beef and a sauce over the stovetop and then served over buns or rolls.
Our hack for this recipe is to use ground beef. It is cheaper than a cut of steak and easy to cook on the stovetop. We prefer to use lean ground beef in our recipe to have less fat in the meat.
Do not skip the step of toasting the sandwich buns. The bread will stay nice and crisp after being loaded up with all the ingredients.
Choose a long sandwich roll that is thick and can handle holding all the ingredients of the cheesesteak. A hoagie bun, submarine roll, hero roll, or even Italian sub are all good choices.
What’s the difference between Manwich and Sloppy Joes?
Manwich is the store-bought pre-made sauce you can buy in a can at the grocery store. Homemade Sloppy Joes are made with ground beef and a sauce over the stovetop and then served over buns or rolls.
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Philly Cheesesteak with Ground Beef
Recipe Cost 16.05 Serving Cost 2.67Equipment
- Wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- bread knife
- large skillet
- cutting board
- vegetable knife
- tin foil
Ingredients
- 6 submarine rolls split in half
- 3 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 large bell pepper diced
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ cup beef stock
- salt and pepper
- 6 slices provolone cheese torn into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
PREP OVEN AND PAN:
- Move the oven rack to the second-highest position and preheat the broiler.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
PREP SUBMARINE ROLLS:
- Cut the submarine rolls almost all the way in half. Use your fingers to spread the rolls open. Brush the inside and outside of the rolls with melted butter and place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the rolls under the broiler and let them toast until the edges are golden brown about 1-3 minutes. Watch the rolls constantly because they can burn in a blink of an eye!
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool.
MAKE FILLING:
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, swirl it around the pan and add ground beef. Using the back of a wooden spoon break up ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender; 3-4 minutes.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Bring mixture to bubble and continue to cook until almost all liquid evaporates; 3-4 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
ADD CHEESE:
- Add the torn cheese pieces to the filling and stir it to combine. Continue to cook until the cheese is nice and melted.
SERVE:
- Add 1/6 of the meat mixture to a toasted roll. Repeat with remaining rolls and serve!
Mya Murphy says
I love cheap yummy kid-friendly meals.. This would be a big hit in our household.
Jess Jankowski says
We love it too! Enjoy!
Anita Kennett says
I am so making this tonight,Thanks for the idea.
Jess Jankowski says
Enjoy!
Cheryl Markle-Bomar says
I love this and my grand kids went crazy for it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Jess Jankowski says
Cheryl, we love that you made it for your grandkids! Thanks for stopping by.
Suzanne Greene says
Love how detailed your recipes are and how we can get the kids involved.
Jess Jankowski says
We are big believers in getting our kids involved in the kitchen. Thanks for your feedback!
Soraya M says
Philly Cheesesteak is one of my all-time favorite dishes. I order it in restaurants all the time. I am definitely going to try out this recipes. I am salivating just looking at the pictures.
Jess Jankowski says
You will love how easily this dish comes together and will be enjoying your favorite dish in no time at all!
Michelle J. says
We miss Philly Cheesesteaks! These would be fun.
Jess Jankowski says
Easy way to get that same great taste!
Katie says
Looks amazing. Cannot wait to try this one!
Jess Jankowski says
Katie you are going to love it!
Britni says
I’d never made Philly cheesesteaks before and now I want them every night, so yummy!
Jess Jankowski says
Yes Britni! So happy you enjoyed them!
Becca says
This is AMAZING !! We loved it – I think this will quickly become one of our favorites. Two substitutions were made – we used ground turkey and chicken stock instead of ground beef and beef stock. It was delicious.!!! I know some reviewers don’t like you to review when you have made substitutions but sometimes a person just has to go with what they have in pantry.
Jess Jankowski says
Becca, we love that you took our recipe and made it your own!! We totally agree with you, that sometimes you just go with what you have on hand! That is such a great budgeting tip. Thank you for your review!
Grace says
Is it me or is there no temp? Under the broiler isn’t ideal for me
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Grace, most ovens have a broil option, which we prefer for a quick and direct heat on the buns to give them a little crisp. Typically, broil is about 500 degrees F. Hope that helps!
Pauline says
Did these ahead of time for a camping trip, filled the buns at campsite, on to the fire, 5 minutes, supper was ready. Amazing recipe!!
Jess Jankowski says
Such a great idea for camping! Thanks for sharing!