Low-Carb Cheesy Dish (Printable Version)

Creamy layers of sautéed peppers, onions, and seasoned beef blend seamlessly with melty cheeses. A comfort meal that skips the bread but keeps the flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tbsp olive oil
02 - 2 large bell peppers (any color of your choice), diced
03 - 2 lbs ground beef
04 - Salt and pepper as you like
05 - 1 large onion, chopped small
06 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 8 oz cream cheese (1 package)
08 - 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

→ Cheese Topping

09 - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 8 oz sliced provolone cheese

# Steps:

01 - Turn your oven on to 350°F (175°C) and let it get hot. In the meantime, grease up a 9×13 dish with non-stick spray so nothing sticks when it bakes.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Toss in those onions and peppers, stirring around for about 5-6 minutes until they soften up. Then add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds until it smells great.
03 - Throw the ground beef into the skillet with your sautéed veggies. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to season. While it's cooking, break it into smaller bits with a wooden spoon. Keep going until it's no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
04 - Pour Worcestershire sauce over everything in your skillet and give it a good mix. This adds that classic Philly cheesesteak taste.
05 - Lower the heat, then plop in the cream cheese. Stir it continuously until it melts down and blends nicely with the beef and vegetables.
06 - Scoop out the mixture from the skillet and spread it evenly in the greased baking dish. Make sure you spread it out so every bite cooks evenly.
07 - Lay the provolone slices neatly on top of the beef layer, then sprinkle the mozzarella all over to make a gooey cheese topping.
08 - Put the dish in the oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes. You'll know it's done when the cheese is melted, bubbling, and slightly golden on the edges.
09 - Once out of the oven, let your dish sit for 5 minutes to cool and settle. This makes slicing and serving way easier.

# Notes:

01 - This meal keeps well in the fridge and is great for meal prep. Store portions for quick lunches!
02 - Want a more authentic Philly vibe? Swap the ground beef for thinly sliced ribeye steak.
03 - Mushrooms are totally optional but taste amazing if you decide to throw them in with the peppers.

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