Description
A cozy, low-carb twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak, this casserole layers ground beef, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, and a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef, 80/20 fat ratio preferred
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 large bell peppers (green, red, or mixed), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz provolone cheese, sliced
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion in olive oil until caramelized (10-15 minutes) and set aside.
- Sauté the bell peppers for 5-7 minutes, then add minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- In the skillet, melt cream cheese with Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Combine the beef, onions, peppers, and shredded mozzarella with the cream cheese sauce.
- Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with provolone cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown, then let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: low carb, cheesesteak, casserole, keto, comfort food