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High Protein Philly Cheesesteak Mac N Cheese
A creamy, indulgent Philly cheesesteak-inspired mac and cheese made with lean ground beef, bell peppers, onions, light cream cheese, and mozzarella. Packs 62g of protein per serving and is perfect for meal prep across four portions.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 whole onion (chopped)
- 2 whole bell peppers (chopped)
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 100 g light cream cheese
- 4 slices low-fat mozzarella cheese slices
- 100 ml pasta water
- 300 g macaroni (cooked)
Steps
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1Heat a pan and add grass-fed butter with fresh garlic, chopped onions, and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until soft.~5 min
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2Add lean ground beef and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes. Mix and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown.~8 min
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3Add light cream cheese, low-fat mozzarella slices, and pasta water. Mix until creamy.~3 min
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4Add cooked macaroni and stir until everything is well combined and creamy. Distribute equally into four servings.~2 min
Nutrition (per serving)
520
Calories
62g
Protein
40g
Carbs
12g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Cultural Context
The Philly cheesesteak is a classic American sandwich from Philadelphia featuring beef and melted cheese. This fitness-friendly version transforms those flavors into a high-protein mac and cheese.
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