Easy Low Carb Skillet Philly Cheese Steak

Name: Easy Low Carb Skillet Philly Cheese Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds beef (sliced or cut into chunks); 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 1 orange bell pepper (sliced); 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced); 1 tbsp garlic (fresh, minced); 2 tsp ginger (fresh, grated); 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium); 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 3 tbsp ketchup (low sugar); 1.5 cups provolone cheese (sliced)

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This easy low carb skillet Philly cheese steak is the perfect easy one skillet meal for any weeknight or special occasion. Made with fresh and easy ingredients like sliced beef, bell peppers, garlic and provolone cheese, it is also a budget friendly meal.

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Easy and low carb skillet Philly cheese steak is perfect when you are watching what you eat as it is low in carbs. It also offers easy cleanup and helps keep the house cool with a quick cooking time in the oven.

Just like our sheet pan meals for STEAK and CHICKEN, this is very easy to make and the secret to all of the flavor is the sauce we make from scratch to go with it. Fresh on another level here folks!

Ingredients

Lots of colorful peppers, inexpensive cuts of beef and a delicious sauce made with pantry staples are all you need to whip up this one pan wonder.

A serving of beef, bell peppers, and onions, topped with melted cheese, presented on a white plate with a fork, beside a cast iron skillet on a wooden table.

Sliced Beef – we use an inexpensive but tender cut like chuck eye steak for this cut into small chunks.
Red Onion – color and flavor, we chop these so they cook down and melt into the recipe.
Orange, Red and Yellow Bell Peppers – we slice these to keep them like ribbons in the same fashion you’d find on a Philly steak sandwich.
Minced Fresh garlic – you can mince your own or hydrate some dried for a punch of flavor.
Grated fresh ginger – adds sweetness and more health benefits to the dish while not being strong on flavor.
Soy sauce – we like the lower sodium variety to add flavor without adding so much salt.
Worcestershire sauce – that dark, rich flavor just goes great with beef and helps add flavor without so much salt too!
Ketchup – a good thick tomato base that almost everyone has in their home! We do recommend finding a great low or no sugar option.
Sliced provolone cheese – this is generally easy to find where you will find your sliced cheeses in your local grocery. Provolone is the classic Philly steak cheese.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Once all ingredients are prepped, preheat the oven to 400 and lets get cooking!

Cooked beef pieces being stirred with tongs in a cast iron skillet on a stove, next to a chopping board with sliced bell peppers and red onions.

Over low to medium heat, brown beef chunks being sure to sear on all sides and then drain to a large pan.

A cooking scene with a skillet on a stove containing chopped onions, next to diced meat on a tray. a hand is visible, placing yellow bell pepper slices onto the cutting board.

In the same skillet, add chopped onions and cook until tender and slightly browned. Drain with beef.

A skillet with sautéed red and yellow bell peppers on a stovetop next to a cutting board with chopped beef and onions.

Add sliced peppers to the same skillet and brown until softened. Drain with onions and beef.

A adding sauce to a cast iron skillet on a stove, next to a tray of cooked vegetables and meat. there's a spatula on the side.

Lower the heat to low and add in soy, Worcestershire and ketchup to the skillet. Stir to combine.

A person's hands are shown whisking a dark sauce in a skillet on a stove, next to a tray with chopped vegetables and meat. there is a spatula on the right side of the image.

Add in minced fresh garlic.

Top view of a kitchen stove where a person is stirring a sauce in a frying pan. beside it, there is a chopping board with sliced bell peppers and meat, along with cooking utensils.

Add in grated ginger. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until ginger and garlic has softened.

A top-down view of a stovetop with a skillet cooking beef and sliced bell peppers, surrounded by cooking utensils and chopped ingredients on a cutting board.

Turn off heat, add steak, onions and peppers back in and toss to coat with sauce.

A person's hand, wearing a white watch, places sliced cheese on top of sautéed bell peppers and onions in a black skillet on a stove, with a metal spatula and baking sheet nearby.

Top with sliced provolone being sure to cover the entire top. Bake at 400 for 5 minutes until cheese has melted.

Switch oven to broil and watch carefully under the broiler for a few minutes until cheese has slightly browned. Remove from the oven, rest for a few minutes and serve.

Close-up of a skillet containing beef with melted cheese and bell peppers. the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the peppers are red and yellow.

Why Brooke loves this recipe!

Recipes are like antiques. They are meant to be handed down from one generation to another. Each one holding a special memory or nostalgic memory. Here is why we love this one!

Talk about an easy weeknight quick fix! I have so many reasons I love this recipe but the main one is getting supper on the table quickly so I can spend more time with my family than in the kitchen.

Substitutions

While we know not everyone is watching what they are doing, here are some substitutions that may or may not alter the nutritional value but are good to know if you don’t have the specifics on hand.

Bell Peppers – any color will work!
Beef – pork or chicken are also great options here. pork tenderloin cubed or boneless chicken breasts would also be great. Make sure you check them with an internal thermometer for done-ness.
Vegetarian – the beef can be left out all together or substituted with your favorite beef alternative, cooking times may vary.

We favor showing low sodium, high protein recipes like this one that are usually good for anyone watching carb, or sodium intake. Always do your research before using any products or recipes that claim to fit your diet and be your own best advocate to make the correct substitutions for your healthy lifestyle.

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Storage

Store this in an airtight container once cooled completely for up to a week in the refrigerator.

This can be frozen once completely cooled but do expect the vegetables to be much softer and the meat may toughen upon reheating.

A skillet dish of baked bell peppers filled with melted cheese and meat served on a wooden table beside a plate with a partially eaten pepper and a fork.

Easy Low Carb Skillet Philly Cheese Steak

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Serving Size

Ingredients

1.5 pounds beef sliced or cut into chunks
1/2 cup onion chopped
1 orange bell pepper sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
1 tbsp garlic fresh, minced
2 tsp ginger fresh, grated
1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp ketchup low sugar
1.5 cups provolone cheese sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet over low to medium heat, brown beef chunks until just seared on all sides. Drain onto a large pan.
1.5 pounds beef
In the same skillet, brown chopped onions until softened. Remove and drain with beef. Repeat this step with all bell pepper slices and drain on pan with beef and onions.
1/2 cup onion, 1 orange bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper
Lower the heat to low and add in soy sauce, Worcestershire, and ketchup. Mixing well to combine. Add in minced garlic and grated ginger and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
1 tbsp garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce, 3 tbsp ketchup, 2 tsp ginger
Turn off heat and toss meat, onions and peppers back in to coat with the sauce. Spread back out evenly in the skillet and top with slices of provolone cheese. Bake at 400 for 5 minutes.
1.5 cups provolone cheese
Turn oven to broil and watch closely for 2 to 3 minutes until top is browned and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

See How To Make It!

🍴 PRO TIP!

Be sure not to cook your beef all the way through in the beginning. A good sear on the outer sides of the beef will help keep it tender. The beef will end up having a warm pink center once completely done. Remember, it will also have a cook time in the oven as well!

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

Can I make this on a griddle or flat top?

All of the meat, onions and peppers can be browned on a griddle or flat top. That will certainly help your cook time. It can also be done in advance and simply mix the sauce and add the protein and veggies and cook as normal.

How can I serve it?

This recipe is great because it can be served “as is” for those watching their sugar or carbs. You can also have great bread options for those who are not. This would be perfect on a toasted hoagie roll!

What if I can’t find provolone?

Any sliced cheese will work. Provolone is the classic, next to cheez whiz, but we are trying to be health conscious so if you wanted to keep things that way, use sliced mozzarella. It is naturally low fat so its good for this recipe.

🍽️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS. What goes great with this recipe? Let me tell you!

Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Philly Cheese Steak Skillet:

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