I am headed to the fair in a few days and ya’ll better believe that one of the fair foods on my list is a Philly cheesesteak! Philly cheesesteaks are just such a great, well-balanced sandwich. It’s no wonder that they have been so popular for so long. Have you ever made a Philly cheesesteak at home before? It’s actually super easy. You don’t have to wait for fair season or head to the mall for a $10 sub-par version. This Philly Cheesesteak Skillet recipe is a low-carb, low calorie version of the traditional Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. But just because it’s a healthier version doesn’t mean it doesn’t deliver on flavor. This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and is so darn delicious.

A Little Philly Cheesesteak History

The Philly Cheesesteak was invented in 1930 by a man named Pat Olivieri. Pat was a hot dog vendor is South Philadelphia. The story goes that one day Pat threw some steak on the grill to make a sandwich and a passing cab driver asked if he could have one too. And from there, the Philly Cheesesteak was born. Word about a delicious steak sandwich spread throughout the cab driver community and people started showing up to Pat’s hot dog stand asking for his steak sandwich. Pat Olivieri opened up a shop dedicated to the steak sandwich called Pat’s King of Steaks and it is still open today. After over 90 years, Pat’s King of Steaks is still operated by the Olivieri family.

Ingredients that you’ll need for Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Thinly Sliced New York Strip Philly Meat– I am usually able to find this pre-sliced in the meat department of my grocery. If you cannot find it pre-sliced, you can thinly slice it yourself or ask your butcher to do it.

Worcestershire Sauce

Spices– salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder

Bell Peppers– I like to use different colors for cause I think it looks cute. 😉

Red Onion– can substitute with a sweet yellow onion as well

Garlic Cloves

Olive Oil

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese– you can use whatever cheese you like. I use mozzarella because it’s a mild cheese and melts well. Provolone is the most traditional. I think that pepper jack would also be a great substitution. You could also add a cheese sauce/whiz at the end if you want to take it to the next level.

Chives/Green Onions– I used this as a garnish. It gives the dish a little color. You could totally skip it though if you don’t have it.

Let me show you how to make this Philly Cheesesteak Skillet 👇🏻

In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced New York Strip Philly meat, 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Toss to coat the meat. Let the meat marinate while you prep the veggies.

After the veggies are prepped, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half of the philly meat. You want to cook it in 2 batches so that it has enough room to spread out and sear (and doesn’t just steam).

Cook for a few minutes until the meat is nice and seared.

Remove the cooked philly meat to a bowl.

Then add another 1/2 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and cook the remaining philly meat the same as the first batch.

When the second half of the philly meat has cooked, remove it to the bowl as well.

Now it’s time to cook the veggies.

Add another 1/2 tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and add 3 sliced bell peppers and 1 sliced red onion. Season the veggies with salt and pepper. Cook the veggies until they are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.

Now add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

And now add the philly meat back to the skillet and stir to incorporate. Remove the skillet from the heat and preheat your broiler to low.

Top the skillet with 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the skillet into the oven and broil on low until the cheese is melted.

When the cheese has melted, remove the skillet from the oven.

Optional: top with chopped chives or sliced green onions.

To keep it low-carb, serve the Philly Cheesesteak Skillet as is. You could also totally throw this into a sub bun and make it a party. Eat it however you like. You do you.

Enjoy!!

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