Description
A lighter twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak, these sloppy joes feature savory beef and peppers, topped with melty provolone in a whole-wheat bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) lean ground turkey or lean ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup reduced-sugar ketchup (or no-sugar-added tomato sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 4 ounces reduced-fat provolone or part-skim shredded mozzarella (about 1 cup)
- 6 whole-wheat slider buns or small sandwich rolls
- Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- Optional toppings: banana peppers, pickled jalapeños, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; mince the garlic. Pre-measure sauces and seasonings.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté the onion and bell pepper (and mushrooms, if using) for 5–7 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground turkey (or beef). Break it up with a spatula and cook over medium-high heat until browned and mostly cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Reduce heat to medium. Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the meat. Stir in the reduced-sugar ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard (if using), smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Lower the heat and sprinkle the reduced-fat provolone or shredded cheese evenly over the meat mixture. Cover the skillet briefly (30–60 seconds) until the cheese melts.
- Toast buns lightly in a dry skillet or toaster if desired. Spoon the cheesy cheesesteak sloppy joe into each bun, garnish with optional banana peppers or parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used. For precise tracking, refer to a nutrition calculator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg