Servings: 4 (or 2 very hungry people)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12–15 minutes

Total Time: 20–25 minutes

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🥩 Ingredients

For the Topping

• 1 lb lean ground beef (93–96% lean) or thinly sliced steak
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1–2 mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

High-Protein Cheese Layer

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ½ tsp steak seasoning (or extra garlic/onion powder)

Bread + Cheese

• 1 loaf French bread, cut lengthwise (or use high-protein/low-cal alternative)
• 1⅓ cups reduced-fat mozzarella or part-skim provolone
• 2–4 slices provolone (optional topping)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

Heat to 400°F (205°C).

Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.

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2. Cook the meat + veggies

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef and cook until browned. Drain if needed.
3. Add onions, peppers, and mushrooms, cooking until softened (5–6 minutes).
4. Add garlic during the last minute.
5. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Turn off heat and set aside.

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3. Make the high-protein cheese base

Whisk together:
✔ blended cottage cheese
✔ Greek yogurt
✔ steak seasoning

This creates a creamy, protein-packed layer that replaces heavy sauces.

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4. Assemble the French bread pizzas

1. Place bread halves on a baking sheet.
2. Lightly toast the bread for 5 minutes (optional but prevents sogginess).
3. Spread the high-protein cheese mixture evenly over both halves.
4. Pile on the beef + veggie mixture.
5. Top with shredded mozzarella.
6. Lay provolone slices over the top for extra cheesesteak vibes.

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5. Bake

Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.

Broil for 1–2 minutes for a browned top (optional).

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🍽 Serve With

• A simple side salad
• Roasted asparagus or broccoli
• Air-fried potato wedges (if you want carbs)

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💪 Macros (approx per ¼ pizza)

(4 servings; varies by bread brand)

• Calories: 340–410
• Protein: 32–38g
• Carbs: 25–35g
• Fat: 12–16g

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⭐ Optional Upgrades

Even higher protein

• Add ¾ cup egg whites to the cottage cheese mixture
• Use high-protein bread (Hero, Dave’s Killer Protein, P28)

Lower carb

• Use a low-carb baguette or split keto sub rolls
• Replace half the bread with portobello mushroom caps

More cheesesteak flavor

• Add sautéed banana peppers
• Drizzle with a little light cheese sauce after baking
• Add liquid smoke or smoked provolone