Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is a cheesy baked dish made with seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and a creamy cheese sauce topped with melted mozzarella and provolone. It’s a comforting low carb alternative to the classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced onion, bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet.
- Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
- Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
- Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese.
- Mix until the cream cheese melts completely and coats the beef mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9×13 casserole dish.
- Sprinkle evenly with: mozzarella cheese, provolone cheese, dried oregano
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with: crusty bread, toasted hoagie rolls, over rice, or alongside a simple salad.
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Recipe Tips
For the best flavor, let the beef and vegetables cook until lightly caramelized before adding the cream cheese. This builds deeper flavor and prevents the casserole from tasting flat.
Also, soften the cream cheese beforehand so it melts smoothly into the mixture without clumping.
