Ground Beef Cheesesteak Bowls: Easy Recipe for a Delicious Meal Recipe
Ground Beef Cheesesteak Bowls combine savory ground beef with sautéed onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and melted provolone and mozzarella cheeses served over rice or cauliflower rice. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a hearty, comforting meal packed with classic cheesesteak flavors without the sandwich bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (cremini or white button)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced or shredded
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
To Serve
- Cooked rice or cauliflower rice, about 4 cups total
- Optional toppings: chopped parsley, hot sauce, banana peppers
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables: Slice the onion and bell peppers thinly. Slice the mushrooms if they are not pre-sliced. Mince the garlic cloves finely to prepare all vegetables for cooking.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until evenly browned and no longer pink.
- Drain Grease: Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet to avoid sogginess and excess fat in the dish.
- Season Ground Beef: Return the skillet to heat and season the browned ground beef with salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine the flavors.
- Sauté Onions and Peppers: Add the thinly sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms and Garlic: Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender and garlic is fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Evenly distribute the provolone and mozzarella cheese over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
- Melt Cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt completely, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Alternatively, broil the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes while watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prepare Rice or Cauliflower Rice: While the cheese melts, cook your choice of rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions, aiming for about 4 cups cooked total.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or cauliflower rice evenly among four serving bowls.
- Add Cheesesteak Mixture: Spoon the cheesy ground beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the rice in each bowl.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Garnish with optional toppings such as chopped parsley, hot sauce, or banana peppers to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this comforting, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Using cauliflower rice keeps this dish lower in carbohydrates and gluten free.
- Broiling cheese for melting adds a nice lightly browned texture but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat on stovetop or microwave.
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