Description
📝 Description
This Cheesy Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole turns the beloved sandwich into a creamy, keto-friendly one-dish meal. Loaded with tender steak, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese, it’s rich, satisfying, and only 6g net carbs per serving. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding the whole family without the bread or the guilt.
Ingredients
🧂 Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1.5 lbs ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1.5 cups shredded provolone cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional/Substitutions:
Ground beef or turkey for quicker prep
Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
Vegan cheese for dairy-free option
Jalapeños or paprika for spice
Instructions
Step 1: Sear the Steak
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp oil. Sear steak slices for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Add remaining oil. Cook onions, peppers, mushrooms for 6–7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
Step 3: Make It Creamy
Lower heat and mix in cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in seared steak. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4: Assemble Casserole
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 dish. Top with provolone and cheddar.
Step 5: Bake
Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
💡 Notes
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 4 days; freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheating Tip: Use oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
Health Tip: Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for more protein.
Low-FODMAP? Skip onions and garlic; boost bell peppers.
Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep the day before and refrigerate unbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole, Low-Carb Dinner
- Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg