Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 35–40 minutes
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Total: ~55 minutes
🍽 Servings
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4–6 servings
🛒 Ingredients
Meat & Veggies
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500 g (1 lb) beef steak or ground beef
(sirloin, ribeye, or shaved beef works best) -
1 tbsp olive oil
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1 large onion, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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250 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced (optional)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Cheese & Base
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225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
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2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella
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1 cup shredded cheddar (optional but tasty)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 190°C (375°F).
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Lightly grease a baking dish (9×13-inch / 23×33 cm).
2. Cook the Beef
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add beef and cook until browned.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire.
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Remove beef from pan and set aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables
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In the same skillet, add onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
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Cook for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Make It Creamy
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Lower heat to medium.
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Add cream cheese and heavy cream.
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Stir until smooth and creamy.
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Add cooked beef back into the pan and mix well.
5. Assemble the Casserole
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Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle provolone/mozzarella evenly on top.
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Add cheddar if using.
6. Bake
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
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Broil for 2–3 minutes if you want a browned cheese top.
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
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Jalapeños for heat 🌶
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Italian seasoning
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Steak sauce drizzle
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Extra provolone slices on top (very Philly-style)
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Serve over:
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Toasted hoagie rolls 🥖
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Rice or mashed potatoes
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Low-carb: eat as-is or with cauliflower rice
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