Easy High Protein Dinner: Cheesesteak Casserole
A low-carb, high-protein Philly Cheesesteak Casserole loaded with sautéed peppers, onions, seasoned beef, and melted cheese. All the flavor of a cheesesteak — without the bread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground beef or thinly sliced steak
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2–3 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1½–2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire (optional)
- Optional: chili flakes, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown beef in a skillet; drain fat and season. Set aside.
- Sauté onions, peppers, and mushrooms in oil until tender.
- Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Return beef to the pan and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly. Use ground turkey for a leaner version. Serve with low-carb sides for a complete keto meal.