High Protein Philly Cheesesteak Mac n Cheese
High Protein Philly Cheesesteak Mac n Cheese is a hearty comfort food mashup combining lean ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and creamy cheesy macaroni for a protein-packed, satisfying meal perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 800g lean ground beef mince
- 20g butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 100g white onion, chopped
- 75g red bell pepper, chopped
- 75g green bell pepper, chopped
- 75g yellow bell pepper, chopped
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Chili flakes
- 140g light cream cheese
- 50g shredded mozzarella
- 3–4 light cheese slices
- 240g uncooked macaroni
- 125ml reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water according to package instructions and reserve pasta water before draining.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Add garlic, onion, and bell peppers and sauté until softened.
- Add lean ground beef, break it up, and cook until browned.
- Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheese slices until melted.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water to create a smooth sauce.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Heat through briefly, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use lean beef to avoid excess grease and keep heat low when melting cheese to prevent graininess. Pasta water helps create a creamy sauce without extra cream.