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Quick and Easy Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak

This Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak recipe offers you a lighter spin on the classic Philly cheese steak. This easy dish has meaty goodness you will love without all the carbs. In under 30 minutes, you will have a delicious meal on your table! It’s packed with tender slices of juicy and thinly sliced ribeye steak, melted cheese, sautéed green peppers, onions, mushrooms and it’s served in crispy and cool lettuce wraps.  

Close-up of a dish reminiscent of classic Philly cheesesteaks, featuring juicy beef strips with melted cheese and sautéed onions on a bed of lettuce, accompanied by seasoned, crispy sweet potato fries. The vibrant colors and textures create an appetizing presentation.
Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak.

Original Post: February 2022 | Post Updated: December 2024

Why this recipe works

  • This easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or lunch. It’s even great for meal prep.
  • It’s versatile- for low calorie options, swap out ribeye for thinly sliced chicken breast or use extra lean ground beef or ground turkey. This beef mixture can also be used as a replacement on my Whole30 Carne Asada Fries.

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Ingredients for this low carb philly cheese steak recipe

Top view of ingredients for a Philly cheesesteaks recipe: shaved ribeye steak on parchment paper, surrounded by bowls of green bell peppers, mushrooms, romaine lettuce, sliced onions, shredded cheese, and spices.

This easy weeknight meal only takes a few simple ingredients:

Shaved ribeye steak. Thinly sliced beef will work best in this recipe. You can buy already shaved steak in most Kroger stores or Trader Joe’s.

Onions.  Caramelized onions are everything in a philly cheese steak! 

Green bell peppers.

Mushrooms. There is always a mushroom debate happening in my house – LOL so mushrooms are optional but they add delicious flavor.

All Purpose Seasoning. I use my Homemade All Purpose Seasoning which is made up dried parsley, basil, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, aleppo pepper and paprika. You can use whatever your favorite seasonings are or make a batch of mine. 

Avocado oil spray. The best avocado oil spray I have tried is from Chosen Foods. It cooks up nicely and works great with my pan. Olive oil spray works too or regular extra virgin olive oil.

Romaine lettuce. I suggest getting already cut romaine to make life easier. You can use hoagie rolls as well if you want a classic cheesesteak or enjoy it in hamburger buns.

Salt and black pepper as needed. 

How to make this low carb philly cheesesteak wrap

Step One: Cook the veggies: Over medium-low heat, spray a large skillet with the avocado oil spray and then add the vegetables. Let them cook for about 2 minutes then add half of the seasoning. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the onions start to sweat. If the vegetables look a little dry, add more avocado oil spray.

Step Two: Sear the beef: Remove the veggies and place them on a plate and set aside. Spray the pan again with more avocado oil and add the beef. Let the beef cook for one minute and add the remaining seasoning. Let the beef cook until desired doneness or no pink, about 5-7 minutes. 

Step Three: Combine veggies and cheese with the beef: Add the vegetables back into the pan and stir to combine. Let cook for one minute then top with shredded cheese and mix. Serve on top of the lettuce cups. Garnish with additional cheese if desired or ketchup. 

A frying pan with sautéed mushrooms and green bell peppers, reminiscent of Philly cheesesteaks, seasoned with herbs on a beige textured background.
Top view of a gray pan filled with cooked, seasoned ground beef reminiscent of Philly cheesesteaks. The pans long handle points downward, resting on a simple, light textured surface.
A frying pan brimming with sliced cooked beef and green bell peppers evokes the flavors of Philly cheesesteaks, all set against a beige textured surface.

Storing

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Helpful tips 

Use shaved rib eye or shaved beef. It cooks fast and stays tender. 

You can use as much or as little cheese as you like. I suggest buying a block cheese and shredding it yourself to get that gooey cheese effect. 

If you see the vegetables getting dry, spray more avocado oil.

Use 2 lettuce cups per serving to hold the meat securely. 

A hand holds a lettuce wrap brimming with seasoned beef and cheese, reminiscent of Philly cheesesteaks, on a white plate. Accompanied by sweet potato fries and a serving of ketchup, the ensemble rests atop a mustard-colored cloth napkin.

Serving suggestions for this keto philly cheese steak recipe

  • I have tested this recipe with a few different cheeses such as truffle cheese from Trader Joe’s, mozzarella and provolone cheese slices. All of them work just as long as you use a melty cheese. If using slices of cheese, add them in the end of cooking and place them in an even layer on top of the meat. Cream cheese or american cheese will work too. 
  • Other ideas are making a low carb philly cheese steak casserole by adding cauliflower rice or low carb philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers.
  • Use the meat filling inside of a tortilla and make Philly Cheese Steak Quesadillas. 
A close-up of a plate featuring sliced beef on a bed of lettuce, reminiscent of Philly cheesesteaks, accompanied by golden-brown roasted sweet potato fries. The dish is garnished with sautéed onions and melted cheese, served on a white plate.

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You don’t have to be on the keto diet to enjoy this low carb dish. This cheesesteak recipe is a favorite in my household. I love it for busy weeknights plus I love that it is high in protein. If you’re meal planning, this also makes for a great lunch. I like mine low carb while my husband likes to make philly cheesesteak bowls and add rice. The options are endless! I hope you enjoy!

Close-up of a dish reminiscent of classic Philly cheesesteaks, featuring juicy beef strips with melted cheese and sautéed onions on a bed of lettuce, accompanied by seasoned, crispy sweet potato fries. The vibrant colors and textures create an appetizing presentation.

Quick and Easy Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak

Kristina Cadelina
This Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak recipe offers you a lighter spin on the classic Philly cheese steak. This easy dish has meaty goodness you will love without all the carbs. In under 30 minutes, you will have a delicious meal on your table! It's packed with tender slices of juicy and thinly sliced ribeye steak, sautéed green peppers, onions and mushrooms and served in crispy lettuce wraps. 

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

  • large non stick pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ribeye steak shaved
  • 1 cup sweet onions
  • 1 cup green bell peppers
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 8 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 2 tablespoon homemade all purpose seasoning
  • avocado oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Over medium to low heat, spray the pan generously with the avocado oil spray and add the vegetables. Cook for about 2 minutes then add half of the seasoning. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the onions and peppers start to sweat. If the vegetables look a little dry, add more avocado oil spray.
  • Remove the vegetables and place them on a plate and set aside. Spray the pan again with more avocado oil and add the beef. Let the beef cook for one minute and add the remaining seasoning. Let the beef cook until desired doneness or no pink, about 5 minutes
  • Add the vegetables back into the pan and stir to combine. Let it cook for one minute then top with shredded cheese and mix. Serve on top of the lettuce cups. Garnish with additional cheese if desired or ketchup. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Notes:
 
Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
 
Helpful tips: This dish is very versatile You can use hoagie buns if you wish or keep it as is.
 
I like to serve this dish with harissa ketchup. ( mixing equal parts of harissa paste and ketchup)
 
Use shaved rib eye or shaved beef. It cooks fast and stays tender. 
 
You can use as much or as little cheese as you like. 
 
If you see the vegetables getting dry, spray more avocado oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 727mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5253IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Low Carb, Low Carb Philly Cheese Steak
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