Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
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1½ lbs thinly sliced beef (sirloin, ribeye, or shaved steak)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 medium onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Cheesy Layer
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy cream or milk
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1½ cups shredded provolone cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (optional but 🔥)
Optional Add-Ins
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Sliced mushrooms
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Jalapeños
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Cooked pasta or rice (for a heartier version)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
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Cook the beef
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add beef, season with salt & pepper, and cook until just browned.
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Remove and set aside.
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Sauté veggies
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In the same skillet, cook peppers and onions 5–7 minutes until soft.
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Add garlic and Worcestershire; cook 30 seconds.
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Make it creamy
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Lower heat and stir in cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
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Assemble casserole
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Add beef back into skillet and mix well.
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Transfer to baking dish.
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Sprinkle provolone and mozzarella evenly on top.
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Bake
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Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Rest & serve
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Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
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Pro Tips
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Freeze steak slightly before slicing for ultra-thin pieces
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Provolone is classic, but white American cheese is also legit Philly-style
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Serve over toasted hoagie rolls, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice
Make It Your Way
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🥦 Low-carb: skip pasta/rice
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🍝 Pasta bake: stir in cooked penne before baking
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🌶️ Spicy: add hot sauce or crushed red pepper
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🧀 Extra cheesy: add another ½ cup cheese 😌
If you want, I can also give you:
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🍞 Philly cheesesteak casserole with crescent rolls
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🥔 One-pan skillet version
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🔥 Keto Philly cheesesteak bake