🧀🥩 Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g ground beef (or thinly sliced beef steak)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1–2 cups mushrooms (optional but recommended)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but adds depth)
- 1 cup beef broth
Cheese layer:
- 6–8 slices provolone or mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (optional for extra richness)
Base (optional but common):
- 2–3 cups cooked rice, cauliflower rice, or chopped potatoes
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the beef
- In a large pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add veggies
- Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Season
- Stir in salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes so flavors combine.
4. Assemble casserole
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a baking dish, layer:
- Cooked rice/potatoes (if using)
- Beef and veggie mixture
- Cheese slices on top
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar
5. Bake
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
🍽️ Serve & Enjoy
- Serve hot, straight from the oven.
- Great with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
⭐ Tips for Best Flavor
- Use thinly sliced steak for a more authentic Philly taste 🥩
- Add a splash of hot sauce for heat 🌶️
- Don’t skip mushrooms—they add classic umami flavor
- For extra creaminess, mix a little cream cheese into the beef
If you want, I can also make:
- A low-carb keto Philly cheesesteak casserole
- A slow cooker version
- Or a real sandwich-style Philly cheesesteak recipe 🥖