One of my go-to restaurant orders on keto, wherever a decent cheesesteak was offered, is the breadless cheesesteak. Arguably, the most critical part of a cheesesteak, especially a Philly cheesesteak, is the roll. While diehards will insist on the OG Amoroso’s hearth-baked Italian roll, any thin crust, pan-less sandwich roll serves as the main interface that connects you with the heart of the meal. So how is it without the bread?

My home bar is pretty used to preparing this order. One Philly cheesesteak with everything in it, no bread, add lettuce and tomato. Steamed veggies for the side. And sometimes I’ll try another topping like the sliced avocado in the photo (my server said they got in a really good batch).

How is it without the bread? It’s not as good! But it’s still quite satisfying. I enjoy eating this with a fork, especially with the mushrooms, peppers, and onions cooked into the meat, it feels like a homecooked meal.