Keto Philly Cheesesteak

This philly cheesesteak recipe can be served over these hamburger buns or these hot dog buns or you could just enjoy it bunless and serve this cheesy keto ground beef dinner in a bowl.

They’re great for meal prep because there are only a few steps that you can easily do before heading out to work in the morning. They fit wonderfully into a keto diet because they’re low-carb, and you have the option of using a keto-friendly bun or opting out. You would even customize these keto philly cheesesteak sandwiches by removing some or all of the bell pepper and onions or using all provolone cheese instead of American. This will lower the carb count to fit your daily goal.

This easy meal has the flavors of your favorite sandwich but is adapted to fit into your lifestyle. You can also turn it into a keto casserole recipe by pouring the beef mixture into a baking dish, topping with sliced provolone cheese in a single layer, and baking until golden brown and bubbly.

There are only a few steps to make this easy skillet dinner.

1. Heat avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add ground beef and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2. Stir in seasoning and continue to cook until beef is no longer pink.
3. Stir in green bell pepper and onion. Cook until slightly softened.
4. Lower the heat to low-medium. Top with American cheese and provolone cheese. Cover.
5. Stir the melted cheese into the ground beef.
6. Serve by itself or over a toasted low carb bun.

Key ingredients

These simple ingredients can be found at your local grocery store.

• Avocado oil: Avocado oil is very healthy and has a high smoke point. You can also use olive oil if you prefer.
• Ground beef: Ground beef is easily accessible and doesn’t require any extra steps. Feel free to substitute with ground chicken, ground turkey or even thinly sliced sirloin steak if you have it.
• Salt: Kosher salt is free from additives to prevent caking and is considered the best option for cooking.
• Garlic powder: A little garlic powder adds seasoning to the dish. Freshly minced garlic can be used as well.
• Pepper: Freshly ground black pepper is a must when cooking cheesesteak.
• Green bell peppers: Thinly slice the bell peppers, so they cook evenly with the beef and onions. Or chopped them up into cubes so your kids have no choice but to eat them.
• Yellow onion: Yellow onions have the lowest overall carbohydrate total. Thinly slice onion or finely chop so your kids can’t tell they are in there.
• American cheese: American cheese does have carbs, so it can be omitted, or you can use all provolone cheese. But it does give a delicious cheesy, gooey flavor.
• Provolone cheese: Provolone is an excellent option because of its meltiness. You can also use mozzarella cheese.