All the flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak—beef, peppers, onions, and melted cheese—baked into an easy, comforting casserole.
🧾 Ingredients (6 servings)
- 1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef or thinly sliced steak
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (optional, for extra richness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook ground beef until browned (or sauté sliced steak until just cooked).
- Drain excess fat.
2. Sauté vegetables
- In the same pan, add oil or butter.
- Cook onions and peppers for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Build the creamy filling
- Stir beef back into the pan.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and seasoning.
- Mix in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add heavy cream and stir until creamy and combined.
4. Assemble casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Spread evenly.
- Top with provolone and cheddar cheese.
5. Bake
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top (optional).
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve on its own for a low-carb meal
- Spoon over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes
- Stuff into hoagie rolls for a true Philly cheesesteak sandwich
- Serve with a simple green salad
🔥 Tips for best flavor
- Use provolone for authentic Philly taste
- Slice onions and peppers thin for softer texture
- Add mushrooms for extra umami
- Don’t skip Worcestershire—it boosts the “steakhouse” flavor
If you want, I can also make:
- Keto Philly cheesesteak casserole
- Slow cooker version
- Or traditional hoagie-style Philly cheesesteak recipe