Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole (Printable)
Savory beef with peppers and onions under melted provolone and mozzarella, all baked into a comforting low-carb dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 ½ lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
→ Dairy
08 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
13 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef slices, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
03 - Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese to vegetables and stir until melted and fully combined.
05 - Return cooked beef to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the creamy vegetable mixture.
06 - Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded provolone and mozzarella evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
08 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Low carb comfort food that actually satisfies those deep cheesesteak cravings
- Ready in under an hour for those busy weeknight moments when you need something hearty
- The creamy cheese layer binds everything together into pure forkable bliss
02 -
- Slicing your own beef can be tricky, freeze it for 20 minutes first for clean thin cuts
- Do not skip the resting period, otherwise everything slides right off the spoon
03 -
- Pat your beef really dry before searing, it browns so much better without excess moisture
- Room temperature cream cheese incorporates much more smoothly into hot vegetables