This keto Philly cheesesteak casserole recipe brings loads of flavor to the table in a quick and easy dinner meal, ready in 30 minutes or less. With five ingredients, plus salt and pepper, this is sure to be a family favorite! Sautéed bell pepper and onion mix with a creamy ground beef filling and bake under a cheesy topping in a delicious weeknight meal.
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5 Ingredient Hamburger Casserole
Ground hamburger, check. Five ingredients, check. Baked casserole, check. Awesome dinner ready in a snap? CHECK.
This gluten-free casserole with ground beef is a budget-friendly 30-minute meal packed with all the flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak.
I find the recipe perfect for cooking at the end of a long day since it’s quick and so comforting. Plus, I know no one will complain once this is on the table. It’s good eating for all.
There are 31 g protein, 34 g fat, and only 5 g net carb per serving, making a filling meal with the perfect keto macros.
If you prefer a quick stovetop skillet version, make a Philly Cheesesteak Skillet instead!
How to Make a Keto Cheesesteak Casserole
Gather a handful of basic ingredients, and you’re halfway to making a 5 ingredient ground beef casserole in 30 minutes or less!
Ingredients
Ground beef – Ground hamburger meat makes this dish cheap and affordable, plus tasty enough the whole family will enjoy!
Onion – The original Philly cheesesteak recipe combines steak, onions, and cheese, so we wouldn’t be authentic if we left it out. (1, 2) The sweet and soft onion makes every bite delicious!
Bell pepper – I prefer green bell peppers in Philly cheesesteak recipe spin-offs. However, you can also cook with red or yellow peppers, or mix them all together.
Cream cheese – We make this keto Philly cheesesteak casserole with cream cheese because it gives incredible mouthfeel and flavor. Adding a creamy coating to all the ingredients also helps keep them soft and succulent while baking.
Provolone cheese – Another signature feature of Philly cheesecake casserole is the cheesy topping. You’d be missing out if you skipped it entirely, but you can make a substitution with mozzarella, Swiss, or white American cheese.
Step-By-Step Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking apart clumps with a spatula as it cooks.
Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper and onion to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Continue sautéing for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Add the cream cheese to the pan. Mix well to coat all the ingredients before transferring the meat and vegetable mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Arrange Provolone cheese in a single layer, overlapping each edge slightly with another piece of cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown on top.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.
What to Serve with Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
This meal in 30 minutes is extraordinarily versatile when it comes to serving with side dishes. Since it’s meat and cheese heavy, just about any vegetable side dish will complement the savory casserole nicely.
Consider steamed green beans, coleslaw, coconut creamed greens, or a simple side salad with one of your favorite keto salad dressings.
More Keto Casserole Recipes
- Cheesy Ground Beef and Broccoli Casserole
- Keto Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Bake
- Keto Breakfast Casserole
- Cheesy Keto Casserole
- Keto Green Bean Hamburger Casserole
Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 8×8-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper deseeded and diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 6 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, breaking apart clumps with a spatula as it cooks.1 pound ground beef
- Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper and onion to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Continue sautéing for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.1 medium onion, 1 medium green bell pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add the cream cheese to the pan. Mix well to coat all the ingredients before transferring the meat and vegetable mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Arrange Provolone cheese in a single layer, overlapping each edge slightly with another piece of cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown on top.4 ounces cream cheese, 6 slices Provolone cheese
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.
Nutrition & Macros
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More Keto Ground Beef Recipes
- Keto Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Easy Cheeseburger Pie
- Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry
- Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Skillet (Keto, Low-Carb)
This is the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. The cream cheese makes it so comforting and everyone loves it.
This casserole was delicious! It was easy to make and didn’t use a ton of ingredients, which I really appreciated.
Happy to hear it was an easy recipe to put together. Thank you, Julianne 🙂
I found my new comfort food 🙂
The combination of beef and cheese is really delicious. Very easy to make.
Thanks, Jade!
This keto Philly Cheesesteak Casserole with Hamburger was so delicious! I love the balance of flavor it gives. I recently made this for our last gathering, and it was a hit! My whole family loved it! This is a recipe that I would love to make again!
Thanks for trying the recipe, Janice – and happy to hear the whole family approved.
I love how this recipe uses provolone cheese! I always think of cheesesteak as a type of cheese-less sandwich, but it tastes so much better with the provolone!
That provolone flavor just sets off this recipe, thanks for the comments Jane.
This recipe was delicious and toddler/picky husband approved. We will definitely make this again.
What a relief to find a dinner recipe everyone can enjoy together. Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back again soon!
This casserole maintains is moisture well and reminds me of the philly cheesesteaks I enjoyed growing up– but with quality ingredients. Definitely will be making it again.
The Philly cheesesteak flavor never grows old! So glad you enjoy the recipe. Come visit again soon!
Even though I’m not on a keto diet, sometimes the bread in a Philly CS is just too much at dinner time. This is a great idea instead!
I agree, this is a great gluten-free alternative!