Philly Cheesesteak Bowls made with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and provolone cheese. This recipe is a delicious high protein, low carb meal that is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes!
Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches are one of my favorite meals. Tender, juicy beef mixed with peppers and onions and cheese, topped with provolone and placed on a toasted, buttery bun. Yum! This version is nearly the same, but the meat is served in a bowl instead of a bun, making this perfect for anyone who is trying to eat a low carb diet or needs to eat gluten free.
Why you’ll love this Philly Cheesesteak recipe:
- Quick and easy. You can make this whole recipe in less than 20 minutes! Perfect for lunches or quick weeknight dinners. Typical Philly Cheesesteak recipes require slicing ribeye steaks for the meat, but this recipe uses ground beef which saves a lot of time and is cheaper too! The whole meal is made in one pan on the stove – less dirty dishes and no oven required!
- Low carb, gluten free. Trying to eat healthier or accommodate special dietary needs? While this recipe is definitely not vegan, it’s a great option for anyone who can’t have gluten or is wanting to eat more protein and less carbs. And if you love carbs, throw some of the mixture on a bun and enjoy it that way!
- Delicious. My kids are pretty picky, but they love this one. I usually leave the mushrooms out because none of us really like them, but it’s very easy to change up or modify the veggies in the recipe. Sometimes I add a variety of sweet peppers and it is so yummy!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH PHILLY CHEESESTEAK BOWLS
I often eat Philly Cheesesteak Bowls with some fruit (grapes, strawberries, oranges) on the side, and it’s a pretty well balanced meal! You could serve with a Easy Mango Fruit Salad or a simple green salad. If you want to add some carbs, you can serve the meat on a bun or hoagie roll, or you can even put the meat mixture over rice. If you need a little something for dessert, some “healthier” dessert options are Creamy Raspberry Jello or a Granola Chocolate Chip Cookie that has 5 grams of protein in it!
Ingredients in Philly Cheesesteak Bowls
Ground beef – Philly Cheesesteaks are usually made with steak, but ground beef is easier and usually cheaper and tastes delicious in the recipe. I usually use 90% lean ground beef, but you can use whatever variety you prefer.
Beef broth – You need 1/2 cup of beef broth to add some moisture and flavor to the meat. You can use regular beef broth or low-sodium.
Worcestershire sauce – Just a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce adds more flavor to the mixture.
Salt and pepper to taste – If you feel like the meat needs a little salt and pepper, go ahead and add it. I usually find that if I use regular beef broth, I don’t need any extra salt.
Olive oil – Just a couple teaspoons of olive oil is needed for cooking the veggies.
Onion – You will need to dice up one medium onion. White onions are usually used in Philly Cheesesteak recipes, but you can use yellow onions if you prefer. I always buy chopped frozen onions when I’m at the grocery store so that I have a stock in my freezer for recipes like this one! Saves time and I never have to worry about chopping onions!
Bell peppers – Green bell peppers are very integral for Philly Cheesesteak recipes. I like to dice them up, but you can do small thin slices if you prefer. The smaller the veggies are chopped, the more likely my kids are to eat them!
Mushrooms – If you dice up the mushrooms small enough, you may not even be able to tell they are in there! You can also slice them if you like them a little bigger.
Provolone cheese – You will need 4 slices of provolone cheese to melt over the top of the meat. You can use shredded cheddar or mozzarella if you want to change it up, or you can skip the cheese altogether if you have diary sensitivities.
How to make Philly Cheesesteak Bowls
Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain fat and then add the beef broth and worcestershire sauce to the cooked beef. Cook over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add some salt and pepper if desired. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat for a minute over medium heat before adding the veggies. Cook them for about 5-6 minutes or until they are softened. Add the meat back in and mix everything together.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR PHILLY CHEESESTEAK BOWLS
At this point, you have two different options. You can either divide the hot meat mixture into 4 servings and place a slice of cheese on each bowl to melt. Or you can leave everything in the skillet and place the sliced provolone evenly over the meat. This way the cheese will melt a little more and a little faster and then you can divide the mixture into as many servings as you’d like. This works well if you have small children who need smaller portions. And if you love carbs, go ahead and place some of the mixture on a toasted, buttered bun or hoagie roll. So good!
Philly Cheesesteak Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 green bell peppers diced
- 8 mushrooms diced
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain fat and then add the beef broth and worcestershire sauce to the cooked beef. Cook over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add some salt and pepper if desired. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat for a minute over medium heat before adding the veggies. Cook them for about 5-6 minutes or until they are softened. Add the meat back in and mix everything together.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR PHILLY CHEESESTEAK BOWLS
- At this point, you have two different options. You can either divide the hot meat mixture into 4 servings and place a slice of cheese on each bowl to melt. Or you can leave everything in the skillet and place the sliced provolone evenly over the meat. This way the cheese will melt a little more and a little faster and then you can divide the mixture into as many servings as you’d like. This works well if you have small children who need smaller portions. And if you love carbs, go ahead and place some of the mixture on a toasted, buttered bun or hoagie roll. So good!
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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK MEAL PREP
This is one of my favorite recipes to meal prep for the week. Cook the meat according to directions, and divide into 4 meal prep containers. Place the cheese on top, cover with a lid and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to eat, just heat it up in the microwave for about 90 seconds-2 minutes.
Can you freeze Philly Cheesesteak Bowls?
You can freeze the cooked meat/veggie mixture for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Make sure it is completely cooled before freezing, and wait to add the cheese until after you reheat. I like to make a double or triple batch and freeze it in Ziplock bags so that I can thaw and portion out for meal prep when needed.
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Philly Cheesesteak Bowls made with ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and provolone cheese. This recipe is a delicious high protein, low carb meal that is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes!
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