Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers offer an exciting twist on the classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. This recipe combines all the delicious flavorful components – such as tender steak, sauteed onions and peppers, gooey melted cheese – with bell pepper’s healthy benefits for an extremely filling yet nutritious dish! The end result: low-carb, high-protein meals.

What Is A Philly Cheesesteak?

Philly Cheesesteaks are an iconic Philadelphia sandwich. Made with thinly-sliced steak cooked with onions and sometimes peppers before being covered in melted cheese (usually Cheez Whiz but provolone and American are also common choices), a Philly Cheesesteak is one of the city’s signature meals.

Sandwiches are a popular fast food item in the US and often sold from street carts or restaurants. They can be customized with toppings like mushrooms and hot peppers for further customization.

The Benefits of Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are an eye-catching and nutritious vegetable packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Enjoyed raw or cooked, they come in different hues such as green, red, yellow and orange.

Bell peppers provide vitamin C, an essential nutrient for skin and immune system health, in addition to potassium for blood pressure regulation and vitamin A for eye maintenance.

Bell peppers are also low in calories and rich in fiber, making them a fantastic food option for anyone trying to lose weight or maintain a healthier diet.

How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded provolone cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375degF.

Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat. Pour one teaspoon of olive oil into the pan.

Add thinly sliced flank steak to a skillet and season it with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until it has become brown and cooked thoroughly.

Make sure to remove the steak from the skillet and place it aside before handling further.

Be sure to add one more tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet before combining sliced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper slices in. Cook these vegetables for approximately 7-7 minutes or until they become soft and caramelized.

Add minced garlic to a skillet, and cook for one or two minutes or until fragrant.

Return the steak and vegetables back into the skillet, stirring to blend.

Place the bell peppers that have been cut in half and seeded into an oven-safe baking dish.

Scoop the steak and vegetable mixture into each half of a bell pepper, placing an even amount inside each pepper half.

Top each stuffed pepper with shredded provolone cheese for the finishing touch.

Bake the peppers in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until their cheese has completely melted and become bubbly.

Serve hot and have fun!