Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 900 g ground meat 2 lbs
- 1 medium onion diced (≈ 150 g)
- 2-3 bell peppers diced (≈ 300–400 g total)
- 150 g mushrooms sliced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 ½ cups
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ≈ 225 g
- 2 tbsp flour ≈ 16 g
- 4 tbsp butter half stick
- Worcestershire sauce to taste ≈ 1–2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pack dinner roll buns 12 rolls
Instructions
- Sauté onion until softened. Add ground meat, season, and brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add peppers, mushrooms, and Worcestershire to the pan. Cook until softened. Add meat back in, stir, then remove again.
- Melt butter in the pan. Stir in flour and cook briefly.
- Add heavy cream and stir until smooth. Add cheddar and melt into a creamy sauce.
- Add meat and veggies back into the sauce and combine.
- Spoon mixture onto dinner roll buns. Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes until the buns get color
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A Simple and Comforting Meal
These cheese steak sloppy joes bring classic Philly style flavors into a simple and cozy recipe. They taste rich and savory, and they come together quickly. Because everything cooks in one pan, the process stays easy from start to finish. As a result, this meal works well for busy nights, relaxed weekends, or any time you want something warm and satisfying. The soft dinner roll buns hold the filling perfectly and create a comforting bite every time.
Building a Flavorful Base
You begin by cooking ground meat with onions, peppers, and mushrooms. As the vegetables soften, they release a natural sweetness that blends well with the meat. Meanwhile, the meat browns and absorbs the seasoning. When you add Worcestershire, the mixture gains a deeper savory flavor that ties everything together. This base sets the stage for the creamy sauce and gives the filling a hearty taste.
Creating the Creamy Sauce
Next, you prepare the sauce. Butter, flour, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese melt together and form a smooth and creamy mixture. Because the sauce thickens quickly, it coats every piece of meat and every bite of vegetables. Once you combine the sauce with the cooked filling, the mixture becomes rich, thick, and full of flavor. It feels similar to a classic cheese steak, yet it still keeps the easy style of a sloppy joe.
Customizing the Recipe
This recipe gives you plenty of room to adjust the ingredients. For example, you can choose any ground meat you prefer. Ground beef creates a classic taste, but ground turkey or chicken also work well. You can change the peppers or add more mushrooms if you want extra texture. You can switch the cheese to match your taste. Because the filling reheats well, you can save leftovers for lunch or meal prep. It stays creamy and flavorful even after sitting in the fridge.
Finishing the Sloppy Joes
After you fill the buns, you place them in the oven for a short bake. During this step, the cheese melts and the buns warm through. The tops take on a light golden color, which gives the dish a cozy finish. Although this step is simple, it makes the sloppy joes feel even more comforting. The warm buns, creamy filling, and savory flavor create a meal that feels satisfying and easy to enjoy.
A Reliable and Flavorful Dinner
These cheese steak sloppy joes offer a mix of creamy, savory, and hearty flavors that work well for family dinners, game day, or weekend cooking. They come together quickly, and they deliver a meal that feels comforting without being complicated. Because the ingredients stay simple and the steps stay clear, this recipe becomes one you can rely on any time you want a warm and flavorful dinner.