Here’s a crowd-pleasing recipe:
Ingredients (serves 4)
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or ground sirloin)
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1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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1 small onion, diced
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1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (optional but adds great flavor)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 teaspoon beef bouillon or ¼ cup beef broth
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
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6 slices provolone cheese (or mozzarella, if you prefer)
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4 hamburger buns or hoagie rolls
Instructions
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Cook the beef:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
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Add veggies:
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Add olive oil, then stir in onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
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Flavor it up:
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Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, beef bouillon or broth, and season with salt and pepper.
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Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. If it’s too loose, stir in cornstarch slurry to tighten it up.
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Add cheese:
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Turn off the heat and lay the provolone slices over the beef mixture. Let it melt, then stir gently until creamy and mixed through.
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Assemble:
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Toast your buns or rolls lightly, then spoon the cheesy beef mixture on top.
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Serving Tips
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Add a few banana pepper rings or hot sauce for some kick.
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Serve with oven fries, coleslaw, or a creamy cucumber salad (like the one above 👀).
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For a baked version, pile the mixture into hoagie rolls, top with extra provolone, and broil until bubbly.
Would you like me to give you a one-pan version (everything including the toasted buns done in one skillet)? It’s perfect for busy weeknights.
