Description
A hearty and flavorful Philly Cheesesteak Rice Bowl combining ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and melty cheeses in a savory sauce, served over rice or your favorite base for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder (divided)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 green bell peppers (diced)
- 4 oz. mushrooms (diced)
- 1 ½ – 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 4 slices provolone (chopped)
- 1 – 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- Chopped parsley for serving
- Optional: cooked rice, baked potato, cauliflower rice, etc. for serving
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large ovenproof skillet or sauté pan. Add the lean ground beef and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder over it. Break the beef into chunks and cook until no longer pink inside, then drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Sauté Onions and Tomato Paste: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan and heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for several minutes until they become slightly translucent. Stir in the tomato paste and continue cooking for a few more minutes to caramelize the mixture.
- Cook Peppers and Mushrooms: Add the diced green bell peppers and mushrooms to the pan with the onions. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables soften to your preferred texture, whether crisp or tender.
- Prepare Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. In a separate bowl or cup, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch until smooth. Add this mixture to the skillet along with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and the remaining garlic powder. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Add Beef and Cheese: Return the cooked ground beef to the pan and add the chopped provolone cheese. Toss everything together so the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, adding more broth if it becomes too thick. Remove from heat once the sauce has thickened.
- Broil with Mozzarella: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the mixture in the skillet. Place the skillet under a high broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and turns slightly browned and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the dish cool for about 5 minutes. Serve spooned over cooked rice, cauliflower rice, baked potatoes, or your preferred base. Garnish with chopped parsley and optionally add banana peppers for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use an ovenproof skillet or sauté pan to transition easily from stovetop to broiler.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add additional beef broth gradually to reach desired consistency.
- Adjust cooking times for vegetables based on preferred texture—cook less for crisp-tender, more for softer.
- This dish works well with various bases such as white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or baked potatoes to suit dietary preferences.
- For extra flavor, banana peppers make a fantastic topping.
