Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

30 min
8 servings

Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes - a quick sloppy joe recipe that turns ground beef into a sandwich dinner in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow or white onion (sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (seeded and sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon beef base
  • 1 ¼ cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour (optional)
  • Salt + pepper
  • 8 buns
  • Provolone cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot.

  2. 2

    When the word “HOT” appears on the display, add the beef.

  3. 3

    Cook the beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes, stirring to break it up.

  4. 4

    Drain the ground beef, and return to the inner pot.

  5. 5

    Add the onion and bell peppers.

  6. 6

    Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are soft, about 3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the beef broth, and beef base, taking care to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

  8. 8

    Close and lock the lid.

  9. 9

    Turn the pressure release valve to SEALING.

  10. 10

    Press MANUAL high pressure and adjust the time to 7 minutes.

  11. 11

    When the time is up, carefully turn the pressure release valve to VENTING to quickly release the pressure.

  12. 12

    Remove the lid.

  13. 13

    Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt, and pepper.

  14. 14

    Optional: To thicken the sauce, remove 1/3 cup cooking liquid and stir together with 2 tablespoons flour.

  15. 15

    Return to the inner pot, and stir in.

  16. 16

    Press CANCEL.

  17. 17

    Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot.

  18. 18

    Let the mixture simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

  19. 19

    Serve on a bun topped with provolone cheese, if desired.