This Gluten Free Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is one way to solve the problem of not being able to have the bread of a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. The recipe uses ground beef, peppers, onions, mushrooms and cheese to give you all the flavor you love from the sandwich in a one dish casserole without the gluten.
Gluten Free Philly Cheesesteak Casserole Recipe Tips
Ground Beef Fat Content – I like using Ground Chuck in this recipe. It has a fat content ratio of 80/20. Use the fat content you prefer and drain off extra fat when needed.
Gluten Free Pasta Options – Use any type of short cut gluten free pasta such as macaroni, rotini, or shells.
Bell Peppers – Use whichever color of bell pepper your family likes best and that you can afford. Colored peppers are sweeter but green peppers work just as well in the recipe.
Cream Cheese – Full fat or Light Cream Cheese will both work in this recipe.
Cheese Options – I like the Provolone/Mozzarella or another white shredded cheese blend option for this casserole. If you like other shredded cheese options, such as a cheddar blend, use that instead.
Bread Crumb Topping – Don’t feel obligated to make the bread crumb topping. While it adds texture to the finished recipe, the casserole is just as tasty without it.
Casserole recipes are one dish options that work well for weeknight family dinners. While the bread may be missing in this casserole, the flavor is not. I hope you give this recipe a try the next time you want the flavors of Philly Cheesesteak.
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Gluten Free Ground Beef Lo Mein – A delicious, budget friendly, take out inspired recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Gluten Free Philly Cheesesteak Casserole
Ingredients
- ½ lb. Gluten Free Short Cut Pasta, macaroni, rotini, shells
- 2 Tbs. Oil Or Butter For Sautéing
- 1 ½ lb. Ground Beef
- ½ Medium Onion Sliced into 1-1½” Pieces
- 1 Bell Pepper, Any Color, Sliced 1-1½” Pieces
- 1 4 oz. Can Sliced Mushrooms, Drained or 1 Cup Fresh Mushrooms
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Minced or 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes, Adjust To Your Taste
- 2 tsp. Italian Blend Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Black Pepper
- 2-3 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ Cup Beef Broth, Chicken Broth, or Reserved Pasta Water
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 8 oz. Shredded Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese Blend
Topping Ingredients
- 2 Slices Gluten Free Bread
- 2 Tbs Butter Melted
- ½ tsp. Italian Seasoning
- ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook 1-2 minutes less that recommended cooking time.
- Drain pasta and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, preheat the oven to 350ºF prepare the beef mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, adding a little cooking oil if desired.
- Add ground beef and crumble and brown the beef until it’s about halfway cooked through.
- Add the peppers, onions, and mushrooms and continue to sauté until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed red pepper, onion powder, Italian Seasoning, salt, pepper Worcestershire Sauce and beef broth.
- Next, add the cream cheese and stir it until it starts to melt.
- Turn off the heat and add the sour cream.
- Continue mixing until the cream cheese and sour cream have melted and are well combined.
- Add the reserved pasta to the skillet and combine everything well.
- Spray a 13×9” baking dish with cooking spray and add the mixture to the dish.
- Top with Shredded cheese.
- Place the casserole into the oven and bake, uncovered for 20 minutes
- While the casserole bakes, prepare the topping.
Topping Directions
- In a microwave safe dish, melt 2Tbs. butter.
- Add the bread slices to a food processor and pulse into crumbs.
- Add the Italian Seasoning and Garlic Powder and pulse again.
- Add the melted butter and pulse a few more times to combine.
- After the 20 minute bake time is up, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the breadcrumbs have browned.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
- Ground Beef Fat Content – I like using Ground Chuck in this recipe. It has a fat content ratio of 80/20. Use the fat content you prefer and drain off extra fat when needed.
- Gluten Free Pasta Options – Use any type of short cut gluten free pasta such as macaroni, rotini, or shells.
- Bell Peppers – Use whichever color of bell pepper your family likes best and that you can afford. Colored peppers are sweeter but green peppers work just as well in the recipe.
- Cream Cheese – Full fat or Light Cream Cheese will both work in this recipe.
- Cheese Options – I like the Provolone/Mozzarella or another white shredded cheese blend option for this casserole. If you like other shredded cheese options, such as a cheddar blend, use that instead.
- Bread Crumb Topping – Don’t feel obligated to make the bread crumb topping. While it adds texture to the finished recipe, the casserole is just as tasty without it.
