Gordon Ramsay Cheesy Philly Joes (Print View)
Ground beef, melted provolone, peppers and onions loaded into toasted buns for a cheesy Philly-style sandwich.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3.5 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauces & Liquids
06 - 1/2 cup beef broth
07 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 2 tbsp ketchup
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
11 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
→ Dairy
14 - 1.5 cups shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella/cheddar mix)
→ Bread
15 - 4 brioche buns or soft sandwich rolls, split and lightly toasted
→ Garnishes (optional)
16 - Chopped parsley
17 - Sliced jalapeños
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, bell pepper, mushrooms (if using), and garlic to the pan. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
04 - Pour in beef broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle shredded provolone cheese evenly over the beef mixture. Cover the pan and let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
06 - Stir the cheesy mixture together until well-combined and creamy throughout.
07 - Spoon generous portions onto toasted buns. Garnish with chopped parsley or jalapeños, if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It delivers the comfort of a cheesesteak and the reckless joy of a Sloppy Joe in one messy, glorious bite.
- The cheese melts directly into the beef mixture so every spoonful pulls apart like something from a food truck window.
- Cleanup is one pan, which matters more than anyone admits after a long day.
02 -
- Do not walk away while the cheese melts because thirty seconds too long and it separates into an oily mess instead of staying creamy.
- Toast the buns before assembling because a soft bun turns to paste the moment that sauce hits it.
- The filling reheats beautifully the next day but add a splash of broth since it thickens in the fridge.
03 -
- Press the beef flat in the pan and let it sear without stirring for the first two minutes because that caramelized crust is the foundation of the entire flavor.
- Shred your own cheese from a block because pre shredded has anti caking powder that prevents it from melting into those beautiful stretchy ribbons.