Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
354 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Description
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers adapt the familiar components of the sandwich into a stuffed vegetable format. Bell peppers are first baked to soften them before being filled with a mixture of thinly sliced, seasoned steak combined with sautéed yellow onions and mushrooms. This combination balances juicy, tender meat with the sweetness and earthiness of the vegetables. Once filled, slices of provolone cheese are layered inside and on top of the stuffed peppers, then broiled until the cheese melts and turns golden brown, creating a pleasant textural contrast.
The method ensures each pepper half holds a generous amount of the filling while maintaining structural integrity. The use of parsley as a finishing touch adds a fresh herbaceous note. This recipe suits dinner occasions where a hearty yet vegetable-focused dish is desired and pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3 bell pepper any color, halved, seeded and ribs removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 pound flank steak very thinly sliced, or rib eye or sirloin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 12 lices provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the peppers cut side up in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- While the peppers are baking, prepare the cheesesteak filling. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until onions have softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until vegetables are browned and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper to taste. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until just done.
- Place one slice of cheese inside each pepper half, then fill each pepper with the cheesesteak mixture.
- Add another slice of cheese on top of each pepper.
- Broil the peppers for 3 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and melted.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 535mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2355IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 78.1mg | 87% |
| Calcium | 448mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.