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Published September 25, 2020 | Last Updated July 10, 2021 By Barbara Bianchi 1 Comment

Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

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These savory Philly cheesesteak lettuce wraps are made with tender sliced roast beef, fresh peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese covered in a delicious sauce. Best of all, they’re crazy easy to make.

Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

As I’m writing this, it’s pouring rain outside. It’s the kind of day when you just want to curl up and enjoy some rainy day comfort food, like a mouthwatering Philly cheesesteak.

This popular fast food combo originated in Philadelphia, hence the name “Philly” cheesesteak. It’s famous for its hoagie (as long, crusty rolls are called in Philly) and thin slices of beefsteak covered in melted cheese. However, I wanted to make a low-carb version and update several of the ingredients to make the recipe quick and easy.

First, my special sauce is made with a blend of sugar free ketchup and avocado mayo.

Second, I use tender thin-sliced roast beef in place of steak.

And I skip the hoagie and serve all this deliciousness in a crisp lettuce wrap.

You can either roll up the cheese and meat with iceberg lettuce. Or you can fill sweet, buttery Boston lettuce cups as I did in the picture below.

Just pick them up and eat them like you would a taco.

Philly cheesesteak in lettuce cups

Gather all your ingredients because this recipe comes together fast.

Ingredients

  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • green pepper
  • onion
  • garlic
  • roast beef
  • salt
  • pepper
  • provolone
  • avocado mayo
  • sugar free ketchup

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post. 

First, prepare your sauce by mixing together equal amounts of mayo and ketchup. Cover and set aside.

Sauté peppers and onions in olive oil until they are just beginning to brown. Add some minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then transfer to a dish and set aside.

collage of cooking process: peppers and onions in a pan, roast beef with cheese

Now in the same pan, heat your roast beef, season with salt and pepper, divide into individual portions, and top with cheese.

O.K. We’re in the home stretch.

Wash and dry your lettuce leaves. Be gentle so that your lettuce doesn’t tear.

For lettuce cups, spread some of your sauce on your lettuce. Scoop up the cooked meat with cheese and place in lettuce cups. Top with veggies and enjoy.

Or for an easy on-the-go wrap, place two overlapping lettuce leaves on parchment paper. Spread some sauce onto the lettuce. Add your cheesesteak and veggies.

Now roll as tightly as you can, tucking the ends of the lettuce inside. Then tightly roll your parchment paper around the lettuce wrap. Fold both ends, tucking the paper in. Cut horizontally into two parts with a sharp serrated knife.

Pro tips and recipe notes

  • I find sliced roast beef easy to eat with this recipe. You could go with traditional thin-sliced ribeye steak if you prefer. Your butcher could slice it for you on their meat-slicer.
  • Today I’ve used provolone cheese. You could also go with cheddar or whichever cheese you prefer.
  • You can go with crunchy iceberg lettuce, sweet buttery Boston lettuce, larger green leaf, or whichever type of lettuce you like.
  • I love the taste of the simple Russian dressing style sauce in this recipe. If you like it spicier, instead of ketchup, mix in about 4-5 drops of Tabasco sauce with your mayo.
  • If you don’t have avocado mayo, you can use regular mayonnaise. I like this avocado mayo as it’s sugar free and tastes delicious.

finished Philly cheesesteak

I can’t wait for you to try this. Happy cooking!

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Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

Indulge in these Philly cheesesteaks made with thin sliced roast beef in place of steak and tossed with peppers and onions, topped with real cheese (no cheese whiz here) and a special Russian dressing style sauce. Yum.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword lettuce wraps, Philly cheesesteak
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 218kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 green pepper sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 pound roast beef sliced thin Boar's Head is gluten free
  • 2 slices cheese I used provolone
  • 1 tablespoon avocado mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free ketchup

Instructions

  • Prepare sauce to spread on each wrap by mixing together mayo and ketchup in a small bowl.
  • Saute peppers and onions in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Heat roast beef in the same pan for just about one minute. You don't want to overcook it.
  • Separate into individual portions and top with cheese to melt. Remove from the heat.
  • Wash and dry your lettuce leaves. Be gentle so that your lettuce doesn't tear.
  • For lettuce cups, spread some of your sauce on your lettuce. Scoop up the cooked meat with cheese and place in lettuce cups. Top with veggies. Then just pick them up and eat like you would a taco.
  • Or for an easy on-the-go wrap, layout two overlapping lettuce leaves on parchment paper. Spread some sauce onto the lettuce. Add your cheesesteak and veggies.
  • Now roll as tightly as you can tucking the ends of the lettuce inside. Then tightly roll your parchment paper around the lettuce wrap. Fold both ends tucking the paper in. Cut horizontally into two parts with a sharp serrated knife.
  • Tear off a little paper at a time as you enjoy eating your wrap.

Notes

  • I find sliced roast beef easy to eat with this recipe. You could go with traditional thin-sliced ribeye steak if you prefer. Your butcher could slice it for you on their meat-slicer.
  • Today I've used provolone cheese. You could also go with cheddar or whichever cheese you prefer.
  • You can go with crunchy iceberg lettuce, sweet buttery Boston lettuce, larger green leaf, or whichever type of lettuce you like.
  • I love the taste of the simple Russian dressing style sauce in this recipe. If you like heat, instead of ketchup mix in about 4-5 drops of Tabasco sauce with your mayo.
  • If you don’t have avocado mayo, you can use regular mayonnaise. I like this avocado mayo as it’s sugar free and tastes delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.6g
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