Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole (Print Version)

Savory beef with peppers, onions, and melted cheese baked into a comforting low-carb dish.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 ½ pounds 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 ounces 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

# How-To:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the beef slices, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese to the vegetables and stir until melted and combined.
05 - Return the cooked beef to the skillet, mixing well with the creamy vegetable mixture.
06 - Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded provolone and mozzarella evenly over the top.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
08 - Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the rich, melty cheese and savory beef you crave without the heavy bread
  • Perfect for meal prep and actually tastes even better as leftovers the next day
02 -
  • Do not skip resting the casserole, otherwise it will be too runny when you scoop it
  • The cream cheese must be fully softened or it will not incorporate smoothly into the vegetables
03 -
  • Slice the beef against the grain for the most tender texture
  • Grate your own cheese from blocks for the smoothest melting results

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