Description
Creamy Keto Philly Cheesesteak Skillet is a rich, cheesy one-pan dinner made with tender steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and a smooth provolone cream sauce. This easy low-carb recipe is ready in 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Skillet:
1 lb (450 g) thinly sliced ribeye steak or sirloin
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
For the Creamy Sauce:
4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
1 cup (100 g) shredded provolone cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Slice peppers and onions. Mince garlic.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and cook 7–8 minutes until softened. Add garlic in the last minute. Season lightly and transfer vegetables to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Add steak in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir and cook 3–4 more minutes until browned but still juicy.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Push steak to one side of the skillet. Add cream cheese and heavy cream to the empty side and stir until smooth.
- Add provolone cheese gradually, stirring until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Return vegetables to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice steak thin for the most tender texture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking steak; cook in batches if needed.
- For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk for heavy cream and use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream to keep the sauce smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg