Description
Hearty Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole brings Philadelphia’s iconic sandwich flavors into a comforting one-pot meal. Rich beef, melted provolone, and tender pasta blend seamlessly for a satisfying dinner that promises delicious nostalgia with each savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta until it reaches al dente texture, then thoroughly drain and reserve.
- Sauté ground beef in a hot skillet over medium heat until it develops a rich, golden-brown color.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the browned beef, stirring continuously until vegetables become tender and translucent.
- Create the first foundation layer in the crockpot by spreading half of the cooked pasta across the bottom.
- Distribute approximately half of the seasoned beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the pasta base.
- Generously sprinkle a layer of shredded provolone cheese across the beef mixture.
- Construct a second identical layer using the remaining pasta, beef mixture, and cheese.
- Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate mixing bowl.
- Carefully pour the seasoned liquid mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring even distribution throughout the crockpot.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to become hot and creamy.
Notes
- Customize protein choices by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Enhance vegetable variety by adding mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach to boost nutritional content and create additional flavor layers.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium beef broth and controlling salt quantities, making the dish heart-friendly and diet-conscious.
- Prepare ahead by assembling the casserole ingredients the night before and storing in the refrigerator, then simply start the crockpot in the morning for a convenient meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (or 4 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg