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This Philly Cheese Steak Casserole is such an easy delicious dinner! Full of the Philly Cheese Steak flavor you love, but baked up in a delicious noodle casserole!

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This super simple casserole recipe started off as a riff on some delicious Philly Cheese Steak pizza I ate at Chuck E. Cheese’s during my kid’s birthday party.

Yup. For real.

Since then it has become a crazy viral recipe.

This really simple casserole that can be done in 40 minutes has been viewed millions of times and has so many five star reviews.

READER REVIEW

“This has become a standard in our household. It’s our go-to when we want to cook for friends or family and everyone always loves it!” – John

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Philly Cheese Steak Casserole Ingredients

This easy dinner is made with simple ingredients, which is one of the reasons it is so loved.

  • Pasta
  • Beef Stock
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Ground Beef
  • Cream Cheese
  • Onion
  • Green Pepper
  • Mozzarella
  • Provolone

How to Make Philly Cheese Steak Casserole

  1. Cook the noodles: To deepen the flavor in this recipe, we are cooking the noodles in beef stock. Be sure to reserve a cup of that starchy cooking stock before draining the noodles.
  2. Cook the ground beef: In an oven proof skillet, cook the ground beef.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Add the onion and bell pepper to the ground beef and sauté to soften.
  4. Drain the excess grease: Very carefully, drain the excess grease from your skillet. I like to do this using the lid of skillet, and putting it just slightly ajar and tipping the skillet over my sink into a jar. The lid keeps the contents in the skillet, but that little crack lets out the grease.
  5. Add cream cheese and noodles: Stir in some cream cheese, the cooked noodles, and the reserved cooking liquid.
  6. Top with cheese and bake: Add a little bit of provolone to the top of your skillet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Why Reserve Pasta Water

Reserving pasta water is a great trick in cooking. Right before you drain the noodles you dip a glass measuring cup into the liquid and pull out 1/2 cup or more. The water (or in this case the water and beef stock mix) is full of starchiness from the noodles.

When you add starchy pasta water to a casserole like this, it helps pull the entire dish together in the most amazing way. I like using this trick in my Broccoli Pasta too.

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Why Use Beef Stock

The beef stock is one of my favorite parts about this recipe. Cooking the noodles in the stock is a great way to deepen the flavor. With so few ingredients, this is an important one.

If you aren’t used to cooking your noodles in stock, I highly recommend it. It is something I do in a few recipes, like this Chicken Noodle Casserole, and it is a game changer.

PRO TIP: If you are budget conscious, buy stock base. It is a powder you buy near the stock, and mixing it with boiling water gives you stock. It is not the same caliber as actual stock, but it will definitely get the job done.

Storing Leftovers

Left overs can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

I would not recommend freezing this recipe. Since it is such a quick stove top recipe, I think it is worth it to just make it from scratch.

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4.94 from 134 votes

Philly Cheese Steak Casserole

Serves: 6 people

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Prep: 20 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total: 40 minutes minutes

This Philly Cheese Steak Casserole is a delicious weeknight meal that your family will love!

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound small shells
  • 32 ounces beef stock + 32 ounces water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

  • Combine the beef stock with 32 ounces of water and cook the shells in it according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water.

  • In an oven proof skillet (see note for alternative), melt the butter, cook the garlic clove for thirty seconds, then add the bell pepper and onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

  • Add in the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook through. Drain the grease, then return to heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted.

  • Stir in the reserved cooking liquid from the noodles, the noodles, and the shredded mozzarella.

  • Top with sliced provolone. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the provolone is completely melted.

Notes

If your skillet is not oven proof, in step 5, transfer mixture to a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Top with provolone and transfer to the oven.

Calories: 534kcal (27%) Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 32g (49%) Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 127mg (42%) Sodium: 474mg (21%) Potassium: 33mg (1%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 800IU (16%) Vitamin C: 15.7mg (19%) Calcium: 260mg (26%) Iron: 3.1mg (17%)

Author: Lisa Longley

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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  1. Tom N. says

    Can I use Au Jus instead of beef stock??

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    • Philly Cheese Steak Casserole Recipe - Viral Recipe (14)Lisa Longley says

      You can, but it’s really not necessary. I don’t think it would enhance the dish.

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FAQs

What is the secret to a Philly cheesesteak? ›

For an authentic taste of Philly cheesesteak goodness, you're better off trying to recreate the classic recipe at home. In addition to rolls, cheese, onions, and steak, there is one secret ingredient that's sprinkled on both the meat and the bread that can really take the taste over the top: garlic.

What condiments go on a Philly cheesesteak? ›

Cheesesteak lovers don't always put condiments on their sandwiches, but if they do it is likely to be ketchup. Other options that seem to be more common include sriracha or other types of hot sauce.

How do you keep Philly cheesesteak moist? ›

You should store your cooked Philly cheesesteak meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I like to refrigerate mine with any leftover drippings in the pan for extra moisture and flavor.

What gives Philly cheesesteak its flavor? ›

Mix salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, marjoram, and basil together in a small bowl. Place steak in a large bowl; sprinkle seasoning mixture over top and stir to coat.

What kind of cheese is on a real Philly cheesesteak? ›

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak is made with ribeye steak that's sliced into thin slices, and topped with melted provolone cheese, white American cheese, or Cheez Whiz, as well as fried onions, all on a toasted hoagie roll.

What's the difference between Philly cheesesteak and original cheesesteak? ›

The difference between a Philly cheesesteak and a regular cheesesteak is the use of “Philly” in the name – the two are otherwise basically synonymous.

Is there mayo on a Philly cheesesteak? ›

Crafted with premium steak, grilled onions, American cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, provolone cheese, light mayo on our fresh-baked bread.

What is a fun fact about Philly cheesesteaks? ›

1. The cheesesteak began in South Philadelphia with a hot dog cart and a taxi driver. Here's the often-told origin story: In 1930, the story goes, a taxi driver pulled up to Pat Olivieri's hot dog cart at Ninth and Passyunk, spotted him grilling beef from a butcher for his own lunch, and suggested he sell it.

What is the best sauce for a Philly cheesesteak? ›

If you are looking for an authentic Philadelphia experience, you should try using Whiz Cheese Sauce. This sauce is made by mixing shredded cheese with mayonnaise, mustard and other ingredients. You can also use Cheez Whiz as an alternative if you do not like the taste of mayonnaise.

What kind of sauce do you use for Philly cheesesteak pizza? ›

It starts by layering pizza dough with Alfredo Sauce followed by mozzarella cheese, juicy steak, bell peppers, mushrooms and more cheese then baked to golden bubbly perfection. This Philly Cheese Steak Pizza is fabulous game day food, party food, company food or just a fun dinner any night of the week.

What kind of red sauce goes on a cheesesteak? ›

You have the options of using either ketchup or a marinara sauce.

What is the best shredded cheese for cheesesteak? ›

Cheddar. Cheddar is often an easy step up from processed American cheese where things like cheeseburgers are concerned, so it's also a no-brainer for a cheesesteak.

What is the best meat for Philly cheesesteaks? ›

What Meat for Philly Cheesesteak? A traditional Philly cheesesteak is made with very thinly sliced ribeye steak. If you're looking to make your cheese steak as authentic as possible, definitely go with the ribeye. If you're not hung up on appearances, then you really can use any steak for this recipe.

Do they still make Steaku*ms? ›

Steak-umms are sold in supermarkets throughout the United States and are used for making homemade Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks.

What's the difference between a Philly cheesesteak and a regular cheesesteak? ›

However, the main difference between the two is that a Philly cheesesteak is a specific type of cheesesteak that originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is made with thinly sliced ribeye steak, grilled onions, and melted cheese, typically served on a hoagie roll.

Do real Philly cheesesteak have peppers? ›

Peppers are not uncommon on Philly cheesesteaks but usually not the green bell peppers that most outsiders think off. Most locals ask for “sweet peppers” or “hot peppers” or both. These are multicolored marinated peppers of either no heat or jalapeño heat, often in fact jalapeños but not so named.

Do you put mayo on Philly cheesesteak? ›

Sauté beef until lightly browned. Stir in bell peppers and onions and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are tender, then remove from heat. Spread each bun generously with garlic mayonnaise.

Do people put mayo on Philly cheesesteak? ›

Crafted with premium steak, grilled onions, American cheese, mushrooms, bell peppers, provolone cheese, light mayo on our fresh-baked bread.

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