Description
Philly Cheese Steak Casserole brings all the classic sandwich flavors into a comforting dinner your family will devour. Melted cheese, tender beef, and peppers combine in one easy-to-make baked dish that satisfies serious comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 Green Pepper (diced)
- ½ Yellow Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
Pasta and Liquids:
- ½ lb Small Shells
- 32 oz Beef Stock
- 32 oz Water
- ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, preparing a cozy environment for this hearty casserole.
- Fill a large pot with 64 oz of combined beef stock and water. Cook ½ lb small shells according to package instructions. Carefully set aside ½ cup of starchy pasta water.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, sauteing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in ½ diced yellow onion and 1 chopped green pepper. Saute for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until meat browns completely and no pink remains.
- Drain excess grease from the skillet. Stir 8 oz cream cheese into the meat mixture until completely melted and incorporated.
- Pour reserved ½ cup pasta water into the skillet. Mix in cooked shells and 1 cup shredded mozzarella until everything combines smoothly.
- Arrange 6 provolone cheese slices across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface.
- Slide skillet into the preheated 350°F oven. Bake for 22 minutes until cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Pasta water is your secret weapon for creating a creamy, cohesive sauce that helps bind all the ingredients together.
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for maximum richness and a smoother texture in the casserole.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute pasta shells with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to reduce overall carbohydrates.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles if you prefer a leaner or vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 624 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg