🧀🥩 Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese
This is pure comfort food—tender beef, peppers and onions, and ultra-creamy mac and cheese all cooked together in a slow cooker. It brings the flavor of a Philly cheesesteak into a rich, cheesy pasta dish.
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef (thinly sliced steak like ribeye or ground beef)
- 8 oz elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1½ cups shredded provolone cheese (classic cheesesteak flavor)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (for extra creaminess)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp butter
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the beef
If using raw steak or ground beef, quickly brown it in a pan first for better flavor. Set aside.
2. Load the crockpot
Add to slow cooker:
- Cooked beef
- Bell peppers and onions
- Garlic
- Uncooked macaroni
- Beef broth and milk
- Worcestershire sauce and seasonings
Stir gently.
3. Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW: 2½–3 hours
- HIGH: 1½–2 hours
Stir once or twice if possible so pasta cooks evenly.
4. Add cheese
Once pasta is tender, stir in:
- Provolone
- Cheddar
- Cream cheese
- Butter
Mix until everything is melted and creamy.
5. Finish
Let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken before serving.
🍽️ Serve with:
- Garlic bread
- Side salad
- Pickles or peppers for contrast
🔥 Flavor profile:
- 🥩 Savory, beefy richness
- 🧀 Creamy, melty cheese blend
- 🧅 Sweet sautéed onions
- 🌶️ Slight bite from bell peppers
- 🍝 Classic mac and cheese comfort
🔄 Variations:
- 🌶️ Spicy version with jalapeños or chili flakes
- 🧄 Garlic-heavy version
- 🍄 Add mushrooms for steakhouse flavor
- 🧀 Extra cheesy loaded version
- 🥦 Add broccoli for balance
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overcook pasta—it can get too soft in the crockpot
- Slice beef thinly for authentic cheesesteak texture
- Stir in cheese at the end to keep it smooth and creamy
- Add a splash of milk if it thickens too much
If you want, I can also give you a one-pot stovetop version, baked casserole version, or authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe.