This looks like a delicious, cheesy **Low-Carb Deconstructed Stuffed Pepper Casserole** (often called a Philly Cheesesteak Casserole when made with beef). It takes all the best parts of a stuffed bell pepper—savory seasoned meat and vibrant peppers—and smothers them in a thick blanket of melted, bubbly cheese.
Because it skips the rice or grains traditionally found in stuffed peppers, it is an incredible comfort food dish that is naturally very low in carbohydrates.
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## Cheesy Baked "Stuffed Pepper" Casserole
**Prep time:** 15 minutes | **Cook time:** 20–25 minutes | **Servings:** 4
### Ingredients
* **1.5 lbs** Ground beef (or ground turkey/shaved steak)
* **3 medium** Bell peppers (one red, one green, one yellow), sliced into strips or chopped
* **½** Medium onion, diced (optional)
* **2 cloves** Garlic, minced
* **2 oz** Cream cheese (helps create a rich, savory meat base)
* **1 tbsp** Worcestershire sauce
* **1.5 cups** Shredded Mozzarella or Provolone cheese
* **Seasonings:** 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
* **Garnish:** Finely chopped fresh or dried parsley
### Instructions
1. **Preheat & Prep:** Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If you want to make individual portions like the photo, set out small foil baking tins; otherwise, a standard 9x13-inch baking dish works perfectly.
2. **Brown the Meat:** In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
3. **Season and Sauce:** Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Add the cream cheese, stirring continuously until it melts completely and coats the meat in a rich, creamy sauce.
4. **Sauté the Peppers:** In a separate skillet with a splash of olive oil, sauté the colored bell pepper strips for 3 to 4 minutes just until they start to soften slightly but still hold their shape and bright color.
5. **Assemble:** Transfer the creamy meat mixture into your baking dish or individual foil tins. Layer the vibrant sautéed bell pepper strips evenly right on top of the meat.
6. **Bake to Melty Perfection:** Smother the entire dish with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. If you like those beautiful golden-brown spots shown in the picture, pop it under the broiler for the last 2 minutes.
7. **Finish:** Sprinkle with a dash of parsley right out of the oven and serve hot.
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### 💡 To Keep the Carbs Even Closer to Zero
Bell peppers naturally carry a few net carbs. If you are aiming for a virtually zero-carb profile, you can easily substitute the bell peppers with sliced **fresh mushrooms** or **mild banana peppers**, or simply double down on the beef and cheese for an incredible "meat-and-cheese-only" skillet bake.
Are you planning to meal-prep these in individual tins for the week, or making one big family-style casserole?