All the classic Philly cheesesteak flavors—juicy beef, peppers, onions, and melted cheese—baked into a rich, low-carb casserole. No bread, but all the satisfaction.

Serves

Ingredients

Meat Base

600 g thinly sliced beef steak
(ribeye, sirloin, or shaved beef works best)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika

Vegetables

1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
200 g mushrooms, sliced (optional but recommended)
2 garlic cloves, minced

Creamy Cheese Layer

200 g cream cheese, softened
100 ml heavy cream
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, check low-carb version)
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper

Cheese Topping

200–250 g shredded mozzarella
100 g provolone or cheddar (optional mix for flavor)

Optional Add-ins

Chili flakes (for heat)
Pickled jalapeños
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

Set oven to:

190°C (375°F)

Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Cook vegetables

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add:

onions
bell peppers
mushrooms

Cook for:

6–8 minutes

until softened and slightly caramelized.

Add garlic and cook:

30 seconds.

Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Cook beef

In the same pan, increase heat to medium-high.

Add sliced beef.

Season with:

salt
pepper
garlic powder
smoked paprika

Cook:

2–4 minutes

until just browned.

Do not overcook (it will bake later).

4. Make creamy mixture

In a bowl mix:

cream cheese
heavy cream
Worcestershire sauce
onion powder
black pepper

Whisk until smooth and creamy.

5. Combine filling

In a large bowl or directly in baking dish mix:

cooked beef
cooked vegetables
creamy cheese mixture

Stir until evenly coated.

6. Assemble casserole

Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.

Top with:

mozzarella
provolone or cheddar (if using)

7. Bake

Bake uncovered for:

20–25 minutes

until:

cheese is melted
top is golden and bubbling

Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning.

8. Rest & serve

Let casserole rest:

5–10 minutes

before serving to set.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

cauliflower rice
zucchini noodles
simple green salad
roasted broccoli

Storage

Fridge

Keeps:

3–4 days

Freezer

Freeze up to:

2 months

Reheat in oven for best texture.

Tips for Best Results

Slice beef very thin (partially freezing helps).
Don’t overcook beef before baking.
Use full-fat dairy for best keto texture.
Let casserole rest before cutting for clean slices.

Variations

Spicy Philly Casserole