Philly Cheesesteak Bowl

Ingredients 

Philly Cheesesteak Rice Bowl:

• 1 pound ground beef

• Kosher salt and ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon butter, sub plant-based butter

• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 4 cups cooked rice

Cheese Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1-2 teaspoons garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 cup half-&-half

• 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef to the hot pan and break apart. Season meat with kosher salt and ground black pepper and move around the pan to fully cook. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon and drain excess grease.Using the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter and return to a medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Move around the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes or to your desired softness. Remove from the pan and set aside. In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat. Whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1-2 teaspoons garlic to create a roux. Slowly add 1 1/2 cup half-&-half or creamer of choice, whisking continuously. Once it is all added, remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the shredded cheese, ground mustard, salt and pepper. Evenly divide the beef, cooked veggies, and rice into individual bowls. Add your desired amount of cheese sauce on top.