Florida Cheesesteak Casserole

Ingredients

• •2 lbs ground beef
• •1 lb penne pasta
• •2 cups bell peppers (green and red), diced
• •1 large yellow onion, diced
• •8 oz provolone cheese, sliced
• •2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• •1 cup beef broth
• •1 cup marinara sauce
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •to taste salt and black pepper
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2Cook the penne pasta according to package directions, drain it, and set aside.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, then drain excess fat.
4. 4Add the diced peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
5. 5Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to season the meat mixture.
6. 6In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, beef mixture, marinara sauce, and beef broth.
7. 7Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
8. 8Layer the provolone cheese slices over the top of the casserole.
9. 9Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the provolone.
10. 10Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. 11Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.