Description
Philly Cheesesteak Casserole brings all the zesty flavors of the famous sandwich into a hearty baked dish that your family will devour. Packed with tender beef, melted cheese, and savory peppers, this casserole delivers maximum comfort without the hassle of traditional sandwich assembly.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 2 pounds sirloin steak sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 large bell peppers sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Dairy and Seasonings:
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons half-and-half or cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sear 2 pounds sirloin steak with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper until no longer pink.
- Transfer cooked steak from the skillet and set aside. In the same pan, sauté 2 large sliced bell peppers, 1 chopped onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Stir ½ cup cream cheese and ¼ cup half-and-half into the vegetable mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes, creating a creamy sauce.
- Return steak to the skillet and mix with ½ cup cheddar cheese. Combine thoroughly to distribute cheese evenly.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the entire steak and vegetable mixture into the dish.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar and 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and turns golden brown.
Notes
- Check steak tenderness by slicing against the grain for maximum softness.
- Keep bell peppers and onions slightly crisp for better texture and flavor contrast.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, even melting throughout the casserole.
- For low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or skip breadcrumbs entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 479 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg