Description

A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin steak with peppers, onions, and melted provolone cheese in a sloppy joe style sandwich.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin steak
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 large bell pepper, sliced (green, red, or a mix)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano (optional)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4–6 soft sandwich buns or hoagie rolls
6–8 slices provolone cheese
Optional: pickled jalapeños or hot sauce

Instructions

Thinly slice the ribeye or sirloin steak into bite-sized strips about 1/4 inch thick. Slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Warm until shimmering.
Add the sliced onions and peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Push the veggies to the side of the pan and add the sliced beef in a single layer. Let sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook until just browned, about 3-4 minutes total.
In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the beef and veggies, stir to combine, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
While the mixture simmers, toast the buns lightly in a toaster or oven.
Spoon a generous amount of the beef and pepper mixture onto each bun bottom. Top each with one or two slices of provolone cheese. For extra melty cheese, place sandwiches under a broiler or in a hot oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese bubbles.
Add the bun tops and serve immediately. Optionally add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a good sear on the beef. Thinly slice the beef for tenderness. Toast buns lightly to prevent sogginess. If the mixture is too watery, increase heat and reduce uncovered for a few minutes. Cheese can be melted by covering the pan or broiling the assembled sandwiches.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About one sandwich
Calories: 475
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 700
Fat: 22.5
Saturated Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 37.5
Fiber: 3
Protein: 32.5

Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, sloppy joes, beef sandwich, provolone cheese, peppers, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal