This Keto Steak & Cheese Skillet is a quick and delectable low-carb lunch. This steak and cheese skillet has a similar flavor to the Philly cheesesteak, excluding the bread. This dish is made with the combination of sirloin, onions, bell peppers, and melted cheese, which is cooked in a single skillet for easy cleaning, making this dish an ideal meal to prepare for hectic weeknights. It’s a great choice for anyone on a low-carb or ketogenic diet because of its high protein content and good fats. We can easily customize this dish and add the preferred cheeses or the jalapeños to make this dish spicier, or add mushrooms for depth. Keto Steak & Cheese Skillet tastes fantastic on its own, or we can also serve this dish with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: Fifteen to twenty mins
- Total time: Thirty minutes
- Serving size: 1
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: Keto & low-carb
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Skillet
- Chopping board
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- One lb. sirloin steak
- A tbsp. olive oil
- One small onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- One red bell pepper
- A cup of mushrooms
- One tsp. garlic powder
- One tsp. smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
STEAK:
- We have to use thinly sliced flank, rib-eye, or sirloin steak for optimal results. We can slice the steak against to ensure its tenderness. You can also use leftover roast beef or steak for a quick shortcut.
PROVLONE:
- Provolone has a mellow, creamy melt, and it is traditionally used in cheesesteak-style recipes. We can add more stretch and richness with mozzarella or a combination of mozzarella & cheddar. We can opt for full-fat varieties for keto.
BELL PEPPER:
- We can use a combination of different colors of bell peppers for color and fragrance. Yellow & Red Bell peppers gives the sweet taste while green peppers add some bitter taste.
ONIONS:
- We use the white or yellow onions as they are suitable. A little caramelization gives them a natural sweetness without the need for extra sugar.
MUSHROOMS:
- We use the White button or baby bella mushrooms are excellent options for adding texture and umami.
SEASONING:
- We can season the dish with the smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; this combination of spices makes the dish simple and tasty. You could also include dash of crush red pepper or cayenne pepper to make the spicy dish.
OIL:
- We use the ghee, avocado oil, or olive oil for high-heat cooking and keto compliance.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We can make the slices of the beef steak by using the knife.
- Then we can make slices of bell pepper and onions.
- Take a skillet & heat the oil on medium flame.
- We can sauté the bell peppers & onions for five to seven mints or till the onions get translucent & the bell peppers get tender.
- After that, we can also add the mushrooms.
- We can push aside the veggies and add the steak to the skillet, and season the steak with garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Then sear the steak till it gets brown and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side & according to the desired consistency.
- We can stir the meat and vegetables together in the pan.
- Then we can sprinkle the shredded cheese and let it melt for two to three minutes.
- We can garnish the Keto Steak & Cheese Skillet with parsley or green onions.
TIPS:
- We can marinate the steak for half an hour in olive oil, garlic, and coconut aminos to make the dish more flavorful before cooking.
- Add some cayenne or hot sauce to make this dish spicier.
- We can also use leftover steak or pre-sliced vegetables to save time.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You can transfer the remaining steak and cheese skillet to an airtight box and save this dish for 4 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- You can transfer this steak and cheese skillet to a freezer-safe box and save this dish for 2 months in the freezer.
FAQs:
Is this steak and cheese skillet low in carb content?
- This steak and cheese skillet is low in carb content and they just comprises 4g net carbs, and 38g of protein is present in per serving of this dish.
Will we store this dish?
- You can transfer this steak and cheese skillet to an airtight box and save this dish for 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
Is this steak and cheese skillet gluten-free?
- Yes, this steak and cheese skillet is gluten-free; the sauces and seasoning should also be gluten-free.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 480 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 32g
Sodium: 580mg
Potassium: 620mg
Calcium: 220mg
Iron: 3.1mg
Vitamin A: 950 IU
