Description
Hearty Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers deliver classic sandwich flavors inside colorful bell pepper shells, creating a low-carb meal that satisfies serious comfort food cravings. Melted provolone, tender beef, and caramelized onions make this dish an irresistible dinner you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak
Vegetables:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup provolone cheese
- 0.5 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil.
- Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes, creating boat-like vessels for the filling.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté diced onions and sliced mushrooms until they become golden and caramelized, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles and cooking until completely browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Incorporate thinly sliced ribeye into the meat mixture, stirring quickly to prevent overcooking and maintain tenderness.
- Season the protein blend with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Blend cream cheese into the hot meat mixture, creating a rich and creamy texture that binds the filling together.
- Arrange pepper halves in the prepared baking dish, carefully filling each with the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Generously top each stuffed pepper with provolone cheese, covering the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and filling to set.
Notes
- Customize pepper selection by choosing larger bell peppers for easier stuffing and better presentation.
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce overall fat content and create a healthier version.
- Swap cream cheese with low-fat Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, lighter filling alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Roast additional vegetables like zucchini or spinach into the meat mixture to boost nutritional value and add extra complexity to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 507
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 765 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg