Craving all the flavors of a cheesesteak without the carbs? Ditch the bread and dig into a keto Philly cheesesteak chaffwich instead. Thanks to the crispy chaffles, you will not even miss the hoagie roll.
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I love a bunless Philly Cheesesteak too, but there is just something fun about eating this one with your hands.
This is a genuinely simple recipe too, easy to scale down for one or two servings, or save extra filling for leftovers later.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Philly Cheesesteak Chaffwich
Deli-sliced roast beef is among the pricier options, and it is often pumped with sodium, color, and even flavor. Making your own roast beef is genuinely worth it if you want to master this sandwich.
Use my own Keto Roast Beef, made ahead and frozen in portions, so you are always ready for a craving. Sautee the mushrooms and onions until nearly cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes, then add the peppers, cooking 2 more minutes until tender-crisp. Top the warm chaffle with the roast beef, then the veggie mixture, then the cheese. Broil a few minutes until the cheese melts.
A packaged thin-sliced steak product works too, just cook it according to the package directions and proceed with the rest of the recipe as written.
Spread Green Goddess Dressing on the chaffle before adding the rest for even more flavor, if you want to try a variation.
Freeze the veggie filling separately in an airtight container, and pack chaffles loosely into a freezer-safe bag, both keep well for up to 3 months. Thaw the veggies overnight in the fridge, and pop the chaffles in a toaster or toaster oven to crisp them back up.
What You’ll Love About Philly Cheesesteak Chaffwich
- Easy to scale down, or make extra filling for quick leftovers later.
- All the flavor of a cheesesteak, no bread required.
- Genuinely simple, ready in 15 minutes or less if chaffles are premade.
Ingredients
- Chaffles – You want 2 per serving. I recommend my sourdough or crispy chaffles.
- Thinly sliced roast beef – save $ and make your own (see below)
- Bell pepper – Sliced.
- Mushrooms – Sliced.
- Onion – Sliced.
- Provolone cheese – Shredded.
- Cooking oil – Avocado oil or your preference.
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Chaffwich
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Make the chaffles. If they’re premade, warm them in a toaster or toaster oven or pop them back into your Dash Mini Waffle Maker to toast them back up. In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil. Sauté the mushrooms and onions until nearly cooked through, then add the peppers.
Top the warm chaffles with the roast beef, then the vegetable mixture, then the cheese. Pop the sandwich under the broiler for a few mins to melt the cheese, then dig in.
Make It A Meal
Feeling cheesy? Zucchini Pizza Bites or Broccoli Casserole with Parmesan and Bacon both make great sides. Can’t get enough mushrooms? Marinated Mushrooms is another good pick.
Want something fresh and crunchy? Keto Wedge Salad is never a wrong choice.
Storage
Freeze the veggie filling in an airtight container, and pack chaffles loosely into a freezer-safe zipper-top bag, both keep well for up to 3 months. Thaw the veggies overnight in the fridge, and re-crisp the chaffles in a toaster or toaster oven before assembling.
Frequently Asked Questions
If we’re talking about the traditional version served on a hoagie roll or bun, then, unfortunately, I would have to say no.
However, there are plenty of ways to get all the Philly flavors you love in a keto-friendly recipe! These chaffle sandwiches, for example, are very low in carbs and perfect for keto.
Chaffles are basically a cheesy waffle that can be used as a low-carb replacement for bread. Some are made with almond flour as a binder, and they can vary from eggy and dense to light and crispy. Some versions are also gluten-free.
This dish can be ready in 15 minutes or less! As long as your chaffles are made ahead of time, all you have to do is sauté the mushrooms, onions, and peppers, then assemble your sandwich. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Add Preferred SourceKeto Philly Cheesesteak Chaffle Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 each chaffles
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/4 cup sliced onion
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound roast beef thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook your chaffles according to your favorite recipe. You'll need 4 to make this recipe. 2 chaffles per serving. Set them aside.
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add the peppers and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the beef in half and pile it evenly on two chaffles. Top the beef with half of veggies, then half of the cheese.
- Pop the chaffles under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese sis melted and bubbly. Top each sandwich withthe remaining chaffle and serve!
Notes
Recipe Card Tipsketo Philly cheesesteak chaffwich
- Sautee the mushrooms and onions before adding the peppers, so the peppers stay tender-crisp instead of overcooking.
- Make your own roast beef ahead of time and freeze it in portions, cheaper and better than deli-sliced.
- Freeze the filling and chaffles separately, then assemble fresh whenever the craving hits.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Want Even More Easy Keto Recipes?
I’m always messing around in the kitchen creating new recipes, but these are some of my favorite all-time picks that I make again and again:
- Crack cauliflower
- This dump-and-go Instant Pot recipe
- Tex-Mex beefy goodness
- Grilled vegetables
- Keto French dip chaffwich
This is such a fun take on a Philly cheesesteak! I’ve never had a chaffle before but with those ingredients I have to imagine they’re delicious. Can’t wait to give this a try!
This recipe was so fun and I love that you made sure it was keto-friendly. My friends were impressed😀
I am obsessed with chaffles and this is such a great way to use them.
I love this idea of adding the classic cheesesteak to a chaffle. Yum!
Yum!! I haven’t had a philly cheesesteak in YEARS, but I’m going to try it soon with my husband – he’ll love the bread-free option!
What a fantastic way to enjoy philly cheeseseak with the chaffles! Yum!