Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

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Philly Cheesesteak: but make it low carb and from whole foods. It’s all the flavor, PLUS the confidence that you’re eating something that meets your macro goals. This low carb Philly Cheesesteak recipe is keto friendly, low carb and protein rich. It’s also an excellent weeknight meal because it only takes about 20 minutes to throw together. 

How to Serve Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Classic Philly Cheesesteak is served on a hoagie roll or other type of bread that’s typically made from refined flour. Omit the bread, and you’re working with a low-carb version of an old favorite. This recipe is great on its own, but can be served with brown rice or even cauliflower rice to make it a little more filling or to fit a more carbohydrate dense nutrition plan. To switch it up, serve leftovers in corn tortillas.

How to Make a Nutrient Dense Low-Carb Meal

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the numbers when you’re following a lower carbohydrate diet. The truth is, the QUALITY of your diet matters even more than the quantity of macronutrients. I’ve seen so many folks attempting to follow a “low carb” diet that are filling their plates with poor quality processed foods. Here are some things to keep in mind when putting together a low-carbohydrate, nutrient dense meal:

  1. Pile on the plants. It’s a given that most plant foods are nutrition powerhouses. To get a balanced array of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, eating several servings of vegetables and at least one serving of fruit per day is recommended.

  2. Nuts and seeds are your friend. Nuts and seeds are packed with healthy, anti-inflammatory fats, and protein. They’re a great snack or recipe topper that add practically zero carbs to your day.

  3. Healthy fats FTW. Try not to target only animal fats when following a lower carbohydrate diet. Incorporating healthy plant-based fats into your daily diet has been linked to a lower risk of all kinds of chronic diseases. Consider swapping butter for olive oil or avocado oil, adding nuts and seeds to dishes and filling your plate with fatty fish.

  4. Fiber is a must. It’s true! Women need about 25 grams of fiber per day and men need about 38 grams per day. It can be a challenge to meet this need when eating a low carb diet, so pack in the fibrous veggies along with fiber rich seeds such as chia and ground flax.

  5. Color matters. Plants contain different pigments, or phytonutrients, which give them their color. Consuming a variety of different colored plants is linked to higher levels of specific nutrients and health benefits.

  6. Boost the benefits with fresh herbs and spices. Herbs and spices are densely packed with antioxidants. They also take recipes to the next level when it comes to flavor and many of them have nutraceutical properties.

  7. Go with quality protein: Eggs from pasture raised hens and dairy and meat from pasture raised animals are more nutrient dense. Go for unprocessed meat as much as possible.

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

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Cook time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min
This easy weeknight Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Skillet is a quick way to get in a more nutrient dense version of an old favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 ½ pounds top sirloin, ribeye or skirt steak sliced thinly against the grain
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sear steak on both sides, remove and set aside.
  2. Turn the heat down to medium and add the mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until all the moisture has evaporated, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add peppers, onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder and water. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add steak back into the skillet and cook until heated through.
  5. Top everything with cheese and cover the skillet until the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve immediately as is or with rice or cauliflower rice

Nutrition Facts

Calories

421.54

Fat (grams)

22.79

Sat. Fat (grams)

8.89

Carbs (grams)

10.26

Fiber (grams)

2.67

Net carbs

7.6

Sugar (grams)

5.01

Protein (grams)

45.98

Sodium (milligrams)

879.02

Cholesterol (grams)

129.28

Nutrition information is generated automatically by an outside source and may not be perfectly accurate.