If you're on the hunt for a scrumptious, satisfying, and low-carb treat, look no further than Keto Philly Cheesesteak Roll-Ups! These delightful bites are a creamy, flavorful take on the classic Philly cheesesteak, but without the carbs. Imagine wrapping savory ground beef or thinly shaved steak, gooey cream cheese, and melty cheese in a delicious package that your whole family will love!
Introduction
As a Philly native, one thing is certain: we love our cheesesteaks. The classic comes on an Amoroso roll with a ton of meat, cheese, fried onions, sweet peppers, salt, pepper, ketchup, and mayo! This recipe puts a keto-friendly spin on this classic, using alternative ingredients to reduce the carb count while retaining all the delicious flavors.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These roll-ups are a wonderful appetizer or a great keto lunch idea! They're easy to whip up and are incredibly satisfying.
- Creamy and Flavorful: The main highlight is the creamy, rich filling that combines ground beef or thinly shaved steak with melted cream cheese and cheddar.
- Cost-Effective and Customizable: Making this dish at home is not only cost-effective but also allows you to control the flavors and freshness. Feel free to make as many changes as you want to this recipe. Use any type of cheese that you want for the outer wraps.
- Elevated Experience: The toppings, like fresh onions and crisp bell peppers, really elevate the experience.
Ingredients
Here’s the entire list of ingredients to make these fun keto roll ups!
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or grass-fed butter or other healthy fat
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, sliced thinly
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 3 red baby bell peppers, sliced thinly
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 jalapeno, sliced thinly (optional)
- 2 lb flank steak (910 g) or ground beef or shaved top sirloin
- 1. 5 tbsp Onion Salt, Each brand of Onion Salt will vary in their level of saltiness. The one linked in the recipe has more of an onion flavor (along with parsley and garlic powder) with some sprinkles of salt.
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon pepper, plus 1 teaspoon, divided
- 14 slices provolone cheese, divided or American Cheese or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Cream cheese
- Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fathead Dough (optional, for a Philly Cheesesteak Pocket version)
- Sriracha ketchup (optional, in place of regular ketchup)
Preparing the Keto Philly Cheesesteak Roll-Ups
Making Keto Philly Cheesesteak Roll-Ups is a breeze! In just about 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal that’s satisfying and packed with flavor.
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Instructions for Classic Roll-Ups
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the Beef and Veggies: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef, or thinly sliced steak, sliced onion, and bell pepper until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. For steak, slice the steak into thin pieces. Add 2-3 to the skillet and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Season: Season with 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of pepper. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, and cook until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in Cream Cheese: Drain excess grease and stir in Worcestershire sauce and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Roll-Ups: Place a piece of cheese onto the center of the steak along with bell pepper and onion.
- Bake: Transfer the steak roll to a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, until cheese is melty and the steak is cooked through to your preference.
- Cheese Wraps: Place the shredded Monterey Jack cheese in 8 even circles on a parchment-lined large baking sheet.
- Cool and Fill: Let the cheese cool for a minute or two, and while still pliable, place a layer of filling on each cheese circle.
- Finishing Touches: Top with the remaining 7 slices of Provolone and secure with skewers or toothpicks.
Instructions for Philly Cheesesteak Pockets (Using Fathead Dough)
- Prepare the Fathead Dough: Prepare the Fathead Dough and divide it into 8 balls. If you’re new to making fathead dough, watching a tutorial video is recommended.
- Flatten the Dough: Flatten each dough ball between two slices of parchment paper with your hand or use a rolling pin.
- Chop the Meat: Chop the shaved meat so that it's thinly sliced but also in bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the butter, onions, and peppers to the pan. Sauté the vegetables in a tbsp of butter until they are soft and "fried".
- Cook the Meat: Add the shaved beef to the pan along with spices. Use tongs to incorporate and cook the meat until all slices are browned.
- Melt the Cheese: Turn off the heat and add the American Cheese to the top of the meat and vegetable mix. Cover the skillet with its lid or with a wide plate. The steam will cause the cheese to melt. After the cheese has melted (~3 minutes), mix the meat so that the cheese is fully incorporated.
- Fill the Pockets: Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 8 balls. Leave room to fold the dough and seal each pocket.
- Seal the Edges: Seal the edges by pressing them down with a fork or by rolling the edges.
- Fry or Bake:
- Shallow Fry: Heat a frying pan to medium heat with an oil. Fry the pockets on both sides for 2-3 minutes per side until the dough gets brown. Use olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
- Bake: Alternatively, bake these on lined parchment paper at 350 degrees until crisp.
Serving Suggestions
These roll-ups are wonderful on their own, but they also pair nicely with a fresh side salad, steamed vegetables, or some crispy roasted zucchini. For a flavorful drink, consider serving them with a refreshing iced tea or a light sparkling water.
Storage Instructions
To store leftover Keto Philly Cheesesteak Roll-Ups, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they’ll stay fresh for about 3 days. If you want to save them for longer, consider freezing them in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Tips and Variations
- Customize with Veggies: Absolutely! Customize the roll-ups with mushrooms or spinach. Can I add other veggies?
- Cheese Options: Try different cheeses like provolone. Use any type of cheese that you want for the outer wraps. Parmesan comes out kinda crispy and doesn’t wrap as easily.
- Make Ahead: Can these be made ahead of time? If you want to make this ahead for your meal prep, I suggest making the filling and then storing it in an airtight container. When you are ready to eat your roll up, you just need to bake some cheese wraps.
- Gluten-Free: Are these gluten-free? Yes, if you use the cheese wrap method or fathead dough.
- Sauce it up: I prefer sriracha ketchup in place of regular ketchup.
- Meat quality: The meat should be thinly shaved and sourced from a cut good enough to be part of a steak dinner.
Nutritional Information
The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people.
Estimated values based on one serving size:
- Calories: 564
- Fat: 27g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 69g
There are only 2g net carbs in each serving of these keto Philly cheesesteak roll ups.
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