Description
Hearty Philly cheesesteak casserole delivers classic sandwich flavors in a comforting baked dish. Melted cheese, tender beef, and peppers create a satisfying meal home cooks will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 8 ounces (8 oz) cream cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing for a delectable culinary adventure.
- Capture a large skillet and drizzle olive oil, heating over medium flame. Introduce diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, and minced garlic, dancing them together until tender and translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer the aromatic vegetable medley to a waiting plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to transform ground beef into a rich, caramelized landscape, cooking over medium heat. Eliminate excess grease to maintain a pristine cooking environment.
- Enrich the meat with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Allow these flavors to meld and intensify for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gently fold softened cream cheese into the beef mixture, creating a luxurious, creamy texture that blankets each morsel.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light grease, then nestle the beef mixture as the foundation. Crown this layer with the previously sautéed peppers and onions.
- Generously cascade provolone and cheddar cheeses across the casserole’s surface, ensuring an even, tempting coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, letting it bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a molten, bubbling masterpiece.
- Allow the dish a brief 5-minute respite before serving, letting flavors settle and intensify.
Notes
- Adapt the meat by using ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that keeps the classic Philly Cheesesteak flavor profile.
- Reduce carbs by replacing cheese with low-fat versions or using cauliflower rice as a base instead of traditional ingredients.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring Worcestershire sauce is certified gluten-free and using alternative seasonings if needed.
- Enhance meal prep by assembling the casserole ahead of time and refrigerating until ready to bake, which helps develop deeper flavor interactions between ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg