This keto Philly cheesesteak casserole is easier than ever because it’s made with ground beef – but still has the same iconic sauce.
What’s In Philly Cheesesteak
A traditional Philly cheesesteak includes grilled rib-eye steak shaved into skinny slices. This thin meat is grilled with either American cheese or Provolone (or both).
Some people in Philadelphia claim that smothering the sandwich in Cheese Whiz is an authentic method of making this sandwich.
Peppers and onions are the other ingredients that almost everyone puts in their Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. Most people use thinly sliced green bell peppers and white onions.
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
It’s really easy to take everything you love about Philly cheesesteaks and turn it into a low-cost but filling dinner for your family! Replace the shaved rib-eye steak with ground beef, create a savory sauce, and top it with cheese, onions, and peppers.
Worcestershire sauce is the secret to a really good Philly cheesesteak casserole. You don’t have to add salt when you use Worcestershire sauce because it is both salty and savory.
Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Bread really is the only thing about Philly cheesesteaks that isn’t naturally low in carbs. To make this casserole keto-friendly, I just didn’t add any potatoes or other starchy ingredients.
Peppers, ground beef, onions, mushrooms, the sauce and cheese – are all ingredients I use quite a bit in other recipes.
In fact, I used lots of similar ingredients in my Philly cheesesteak foil packets. Those foil packets are the perfect things to make when you are camping or grilling.
Keto Philly cheesesteak bites have the ground beef, peppers, and cheese baked into a low-carb bun. It gives you the same flavors and textures of a classic sandwich.
I also rolled up these ingredients into a crispy shell and made Philly cheesesteak roll-ups. Or just cover all of these ingredients in a creamy broth and make keto Philly cheesesteak soup. The options are endless!
Low-Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
This casserole works really well for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat it in the microwave.
When I reheat this casserole for leftovers, I like to add another slice of Provolone cheese on top, just to freshen it up and make it taste a bit cheesier.
Ground Beef Philly Casserole
With the name steak in the title, you really should use some type of beef as the main protein, but there is still room for culinary creativity. This casserole will taste delicious with some ground sausage (sugar-free, of course) or some ground turkey.
Or don’t use ground meat at all! Go traditional and use thinly-sliced rib-eye steak in the casserole instead. This will even taste delicious if you have some leftover roast beef. Shred the roast and mix it into the casserole.
Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole Recipe
Below are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this crispy and juicy keto Philly cheesesteak casserole. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 5
Net Carbs: 5 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Ground beef
Red bell pepper
Green bell pepper
Onion
Sliced mushrooms
Beef broth
Minced garlic
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
Slices of provolone cheese
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9×9 baking dish well.
Add the ground beef, onions and peppers to a skillet over medium high heat, and saute until the meat is nearly browned and the vegetables have softened.
Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, and saute another few minutes until the mushrooms have softened. Drain the excess grease.
Mix in the cream cheese and mix until cheese has completed and combined.
Mix in the worcestershire sauce, beef broth and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
Top with the provolone slices, and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
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Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 8 ounces Mushrooms slicd
- 1/3 cup Beef Broth
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9x9 baking dish well.
- Add the ground beef, onions and peppers to a skillet over medium high heat, and saute until the meat is nearly browned and the vegetables have softened.
- Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, and saute another few minutes until the mushrooms have softened. Drain the excess grease.
- Mix in the worcestershire sauce, beef broth and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- Top with the provolone slices, and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Notes
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carb Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Casserole Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto Philly cheesesteak casserole, then I have some more delicious casserole recipes you should make next! All of them are keto-friendly, gluten-free, and kids love them too.
