Description
Keto philly cheesesteak casserole delivers classic sandwich flavors without carb-heavy bread. Melted provolone, tender beef strips, and sautéed peppers create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (2 lbs) ground beef
- 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, green, sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 115 g (4 oz) cream cheese (softened, cut into pieces)
- 6 slices provolone cheese (115 g / 4 oz)
- 60 ml (¼ cup) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Crumble and cook until thoroughly caramelized, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Vegetable Integration: Add bell peppers and onions to the beef, incorporating Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder. Sauté until vegetables soften and become translucent, about 10-12 minutes.
- Creamy Fusion: Blend cream cheese and chicken broth into the skillet, stirring until a smooth, cohesive mixture forms with completely melted cheese.
- Assembly and Cheese Topping: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading evenly. Layer provolone cheese slices across the top, allowing slight overlap for complete coverage.
- Baking Finale: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the casserole for 12-15 minutes until cheese turns golden and bubbling, creating a delectable surface that signals the dish is ready to serve.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavors and prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Vegetable Sauté Strategy: Cook peppers and onions until slightly translucent to ensure they release natural sweetness without becoming mushy.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Stir cream cheese gradually to create a smooth, creamy sauce that binds the ingredients perfectly.
- Baking Precision: Watch closely during final 12-15 minutes to achieve golden, bubbly cheese without overcooking the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg