Description
A hearty and flavorful twist on a classic, combining savory ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese in a rich, sloppy sandwich filling.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add bell pepper and mushrooms, cooking for 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix cornstarch with beef broth, then pour into skillet.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with cheese, cover, and let melt.
- Serve on toasted buns.
Notes
- Toast buns to prevent sogginess.
- Swap beef with turkey or chicken for lighter option.
- Add chili flakes for spice.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days.
- Freeze filling up to 2 months.
- Add broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
