Description
Classic Philly cheese steak casserole brings Philadelphia’s iconic sandwich flavors into a comforting baked dish. Hearty layers of tender beef, melted cheese, and caramelized peppers create a crowd-pleasing meal you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb (680 g) lean ground beef
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 2 bell peppers (any color, diced)
- 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp seasoned salt (like Lawry’s or Morton’s)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for a kick)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick coating, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Meat and Vegetable Sauté: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess fat, then add diced bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables become tender and translucent, seasoning with seasoned salt for enhanced flavor profile.
- Layering Foundation: Transfer the seasoned beef and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer. Completely cover the mixture with Provolone cheese slices to ensure maximum cheese distribution.
- Liquid Integration: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl until smooth and well-blended. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the cheese and beef, guaranteeing uniform coverage across the entire casserole.
- Baking Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the top turns golden and the cheese bubbles enticingly. Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from oven, enabling proper settling and easier portioning.
- Serving: Slice and serve the casserole while warm, showcasing its rich, hearty characteristics and melted cheese appeal.
Notes
- Drain Beef Thoroughly: Remove excess fat completely to prevent a greasy casserole and ensure a crisp, clean flavor profile.
- Cheese Layer Matters: Arrange Provolone slices edge-to-edge for maximum cheese coverage and a gooey, melted texture in every bite.
- Egg Mixture Technique: Whisk cream and eggs until completely smooth to create a silky, uniform custard that binds the casserole perfectly.
- Resting Period Essential: Allow casserole to rest 5-7 minutes after baking, which helps set the filling and makes cutting and serving much easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 698 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 136 mg