Description
High-Protein Philly Cheesesteak Mac & Cheese combines the savory flavors of a classic cheesesteak with creamy, high-protein mac and cheese for a filling, muscle-fueling meal.
Ingredients
8 oz high-protein elbow macaroni
1 lb lean sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 oz sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (2% or whole)
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and sear 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining oil to skillet. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms 8-10 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Push veggies to the side. Sprinkle flour over clear part of skillet and cook 1 minute, whisking. Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly.
5. Simmer until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and stir in provolone and Parmesan until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce.
6. Fold in cooked pasta and seared steak. Gently combine until pasta is coated and heated through.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cook pasta al dente; it will finish cooking in the sauce.
Shred your own cheese for smooth melting.
Do not overcrowd pan when searing steak; brown in batches if necessary.
Reduce heat before adding cheese to prevent sauce from breaking.
Flexible swaps: ground beef, chicken, turkey, white American or sharp cheddar cheese, extra veggies like spinach or hot peppers, short high-protein pasta like penne, rotini, or shells.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg