Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Cups

Name: Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; ¼ cup half & half cream or 2% milk; ⅓ cup frozen diced onion; ⅓ cup frozen diced green pepper; ½ cup (or 3-4 slices) chopped or grated provolone cheese; 1 cup (5oz.) chopped leftover steak or roast beef

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Delicious philly cheesesteak recipe in a grab and go muffin cup form! Perfect for lunch or snack and ready in under 30 minutes. Each of these low carb steak snack cups is about 100 calories and 2gm carbs.

philly cheesesteak cups on plate with garnish

This recipe originally posted April 2015, now updated with step by step instructions, all new photos, FAQs and pro tips.

Would you love a low carb philly cheesesteak snack you can grab and go? These muffin cups are the perfect way to use up leftover steak or roast beef! You will love the authentic philly cheesesteak flavor and easy of preparation.

Why this recipe works:

Uses leftover roast or steak
Delicious warmed up for lunch or quick snack
Calorie and carb controlled
Ready in under 30 minutes!

philly cheesesteak egg cup in muffin tin

The main ingredients:

Roast beef or steak- use up your leftovers or use lower sodium roast beef lunch meat
Eggs
Cream or half and half
Veggies- onion and green peppers-these may be fresh or frozen
Cheese- use provolone for authentic cheesesteak flavor

roast beef, eggs,milk in measuring cup, white bowl of chopped peppers, sliced cheese on white plate

How to make this cheesesteak recipe:

Step1: Start by whisking the eggs
Step 2: Add all the ingredients together
Step 3: Stir well
Step 4: Fill muffin tins and bake

Expert Tips:

Line the muffin tins for easy clean up!
In a hurry? Use deli roast beef and frozen chopped veggies for fast prep.
Mix everything in a large measuring cup or bowl with a spout for easy pouring into muffin tins.
Make these the night before and use as a quick grab and go meal or snack.
Makes a great appetizer! Bake in regular or mini size muffin tin.

philly cheesesteak muffins on cutting board

What's the nutrition in this recipe?

Around 311 calories
16 gm carbs
calcium source
9 gm of protein
vitamin A source
vitamin C source

Kids would have a fun time making this recipe! Let them line the muffin cups with paper or foil liners. They can help measure and stir the ingredients. After the cups have cooled from baking, kids can help store the cups for later use.

If your family loves egg cups, check out some of my other recipes. An all time favorite is my Sweet Potato Breakfast Cups! From Sweet Potato and Spinach Muffin Cups to Low Carb Ham and Egg Cups we have your egg muffin cup needs covered!

Frequently asked questions

Is steak low in carbs?

Beef roast and steak have 0 carbs and contain nutrients such as iron and B12.

What cheese is used on philly cheesesteak?

Provolone or American cheese is often used to make a philly cheesesteak.

Can you make this recipe ahead of time?

This is a great make ahead recipe! Keep these muffin cups in the refrigerator then heat a serving as you need them.

Hope you enjoy this Low Carb Philly Cheesesteak Cups Recipe! Be sure to check out these other low carb favorites:

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