Description
Hearty Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole brings classic sandwich flavors into a comforting one-pot meal. Melted provolone, tender beef, and bell peppers create a crowd-pleasing dinner that satisfies with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Pasta and Cheese:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded provolone cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta until tender and slightly firm, then drain thoroughly, setting aside for later assembly.
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium flame, fragmenting meat into small crumbles while cooking.
- Incorporate diced onions and bell peppers into the simmering beef, allowing vegetables to soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Create the initial foundation in the crockpot by spreading a generous layer of cooked pasta across the bottom.
- Distribute half of the seasoned beef and vegetable mixture evenly atop the pasta layer.
- Generously cascade provolone cheese across the meat, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Construct a secondary layer by repeating the pasta, beef mixture, and cheese placement.
- Craft a harmonizing sauce by whisking beef broth with Worcestershire sauce, blending garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a cohesive liquid.
- Meticulously drizzle the prepared sauce across the entire casserole, guaranteeing uniform moisture distribution.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the dish to slowly simmer on low temperature for 3-4 hours, transforming ingredients into a creamy, melded masterpiece.
- Once cooking completes, let the casserole rest briefly before serving to enhance flavor melding and structural integrity.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or turkey to reduce fat content while maintaining the classic Philly cheesesteak flavor profile.
- Swap regular pasta with whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and boost nutritional value.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for extra umami depth and to increase vegetable intake without compromising the dish’s hearty character.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like provolone, mozzarella, an
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg