Description
Hearty Philly cheese beef skillet delivers classic Philadelphia flavor in one sizzling pan. Melted cheese, tender beef, and caramelized peppers create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6–8 slices provolone cheese (or shredded mozzarella)
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes (for a bit of heat)
- Hoagie rolls
- Cooked rice
- Pasta
- Over roasted potatoes
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a generously heated skillet with olive oil, methodically breaking down the meat while ensuring complete browning and draining any excess fat.
- Vegetable Transformation: Introduce sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms into the skillet, allowing them to soften and caramelize, developing rich, deep flavors through careful sautéing.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, stirring continuously to distribute aromatics and enhance the dish’s complexity.
- Cheese Melting Stage: Reduce heat and gently cascade provolone and cheddar cheese over the simmering mixture, covering the skillet to create a luscious, melted cheese blanket that envelops the beef and vegetables.
- Plating and Presentation: Finish the skillet by sprinkling fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, serving immediately either as a standalone low-carb feast or accompanied by rice, pasta, or nestled within a hearty sandwich roll.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15) to minimize excess fat and prevent greasy texture while maintaining juicy flavor.
- Slice vegetables uniformly for even cooking and caramelize onions slowly to develop rich, sweet undertones without burning.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged to ensure smoother melting and better flavor integration into the skillet.
- Swap traditional bread with lettuce wraps or serve over cauliflower rice for keto-friendly version without compromising taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg