i made Gordon Ramsay’s Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes on a night when i couldn’t decide if i wanted something meaty, cheesy, or just something to shove into a brioche bun while standing barefoot in the kitchen. spoiler: i got all three.

I Made Gordon Ramsay’s Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes on a Night I Needed to Feel Like a Kid Again

sometimes you don’t need a fancy dinner.
you need something messy. nostalgic. something that makes you forget the adult stuff for a second.
and this? this is comfort food chaos.

toasty buns, melty provolone, savory beef loaded with mushrooms and peppers and sauce and OOF—it hits like a warm hug from someone who knows you don’t have your life together right now.

and it’s okay.

What Gordon Ramsay Would Do

gordon would scream if the beef wasn’t browned properly.
he’d demand the mushrooms get golden. not steamed.
he’d butter the buns and toast them like his reputation depended on it.
and when it came to the cheese? he’d stir in just enough to make it glossy, creamy, but never gloopy.

gordon’s version would be a bit refined, but still soul-satisfying. and he’d probably throw in a jab at you if you used too much ketchup.

What I Changed (And Why)

because my fridge looked like a semi-apocalypse zone:

• used white cheddar + provolone for a sharper, gooier combo
• added a tiny splash of hot sauce because… emotional spice
• toasted the buns in the beef fat. YES.
• didn’t mince the mushrooms too fine because i wanted texture, not mystery

also, i may have added an extra slice of cheese directly onto the bun. no regrets.

How It Turned Out

sloppy. cheesy. juicy. peppery.
the kind of sandwich that requires napkins, not manners.

every bite was beefy, savory, with that creamy provolone stretch that makes you do the happy food dance without realizing it.

the crispy, buttery brioche bun made it feel decadent even though the filling was pure chaos.

So, Was It Worth It?

this wasn’t just a sandwich.
this was therapy in a toasted bun.

sometimes you need a meal that gets messy so you don’t have to.
one that holds you together when the rest of your day didn’t.

would i make this again?
YES. preferably barefoot, while blasting music, and pretending nothing else matters.

How to Make Gordon Ramsay’s Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes (Ava’s Hot Mess Edition)

rich, beefy, cheesy sandwich chaos that feeds your inner child and your grown-up hunger all at once.

Smart Tips

• Brown your beef. don’t rush it. let it crust. it makes all the difference.
• Toast the buns. buttered skillet > toaster. it adds real crunch.
• Don’t skip the mushrooms. they add depth and richness—even if you’re not a mushroom person.
• Let the sauce thicken. give it 5 minutes to bubble and do its thing.
• Cheese last. stir it in at the end off-heat so it stays creamy, not stringy.