Cheesesteak Joes (Printable Version)

Philly Cheese Steak Joes take the best of a cheesesteak and make it simple. Tender beef, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and gooey provolone piled into brioche buns. Crowd-approved, casual eating at its best.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 6 brioche hamburger buns.
02 - 1 pound lean ground beef.
03 - 2 tablespoons butter.
04 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced.
05 - 1 small yellow onion, diced.
06 - 8 ounces brown mushrooms, minced.
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt.
10 - 2 tablespoons ketchup.
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
12 - 1 cup beef broth.
13 - 8 ounces Provolone Cheese, sliced and chopped (use 6 oz if you'd like it less cheesy).

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Toss the ground beef in a hot cast-iron skillet but don’t touch it right away. Let it brown and develop a crust on at least half before breaking it up.
02 - Take the browned beef out of the pan and save it for later. Keep the fat in the pan—you’ll use it soon.
03 - Toss the butter, diced onions, mushrooms, and bell pepper into the skillet. Let them cook without stirring for a bit to get browned, then give them a quick mix. Repeat until evenly golden.
04 - Add the cooked beef back into the skillet to mix with the veggies.
05 - In a small cup, blend cornstarch with beef broth to create a smooth mixture.
06 - Stir the cornstarch mix into the skillet along with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and black pepper. Mix evenly.
07 - Simmer the pan for about 3-5 minutes until most of the mixture is above the liquid, but it’s still a little saucy.
08 - Turn off the stove and stir the chopped Provolone in until it’s melted.
09 - Pile the beef mixture onto toasted buns straight from the skillet.

# Additional Notes:

01 - These sandwiches taste best fresh, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to two days in a sealed container.
02 - For a smoother, creamier finish, swap out Provolone for American cheese.
03 - Want some extra kick? Add pickles or a drizzle of hot sauce before serving.

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