Keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole (Print View)

Hearty low-carb casserole featuring tender beef, sautéed peppers, creamy cheeses, and cauliflower rice base.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 pound thinly sliced beef steak such as sirloin or ribeye

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
03 - 1 medium green bell pepper diced
04 - 1 medium red bell pepper diced
05 - 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic minced

→ Dairy and Cheese

07 - 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 2 ounces cream cheese softened

→ Fats and Oils

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thinly sliced beef and cook until browned approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside
03 - Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened about 5 to 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute
04 - Stir in cauliflower rice and cook until just tender approximately 4 minutes. Season with salt black pepper smoked paprika and oregano
05 - Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and thoroughly combined with the vegetables
06 - Return the cooked beef to the skillet and mix all ingredients together thoroughly
07 - Pour the mixture into a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish and spread evenly
08 - Sprinkle provolone and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top of the mixture
09 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
10 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies that specific craving for melted cheese and savory beef without any of the guilt that usually follows.
  • The whole thing comes together in under an hour, which means you can have dinner ready before anyone gets too hungry and cranky.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
02 -
  • Do not skip softening the cream cheese beforehand, or you'll end up with chunks that refuse to melt and create an uneven texture throughout.
  • Frozen cauliflower rice is genuinely superior to fresh for this particular recipe because it has already released moisture and won't turn your casserole into soup.
03 -
  • Slice your beef as thin as possible because thin pieces brown quickly and integrate better into the casserole rather than becoming tough chewy chunks.
  • Save a small handful of cheese to sprinkle on top after everything else is mixed together, creating a texture contrast between melted and partially melted cheese that's unexpectedly satisfying.
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