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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers


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5 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Mila Clarke Buckley
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 4 stuffed bell peppers 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

An easy, low carb meal that takes on the best flavors of a Philly cheesesteak without the carbs. 


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound Thinly sliced steak, or stir fry beef
  • 1 cup of diced Mushrooms
  • 5 whole bell peppers Bell peppers (1 green green for chopping, and 1 of each green, red, yellow, and orange for stuffing).
  • 1/2 White onion
  • 9 slices Provolone cheese
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Let your Ninja Foodi pre-heat on the sear function. if you’re using a pan, let it heat up with some oil in it.
  2. While the pan heats, season your meat with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder and avocado oil. Set it aside and let it marinate while you work on the rest of the recipe.
  3. Once your pan has come to temp, add diced onion, green bell pepper, mushroom and avocado oil to the pan. season with salt and let it all caramelize on medium-high heat). About 15 minutes.
  4. To prep your bell peppers, slice off the tops, and discard. Slice a thin layer off of the bottom (so they don’t fall over) Remove the seeds.
  5. Layer a slice of provolone on the inside of the pepper. Set aside.
  6. Drop your seasoned meat in your pan along with the onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. Cook thoroughly.
  7. Once the meat is cooked, add in a slice of cheese, let it melt, and stir until everything is incorporated.
  8. Next, stuff the peppers with the meat and veggie mixture.
  9. Lay a slice of provolone on top of your pepper and broil on high heat until the cheese is bubbly and melted and the peppers are heated through, but still crunchy. About 5 minutes. 

  10. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

You can do this with a pan and a baking sheet. While I used my Ninja Foodi for ease, the same results can be achieved with regular kitchen tools. 

  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Broil
  • Cuisine: Keto/Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pepper
  • Calories: 411
  • Sugar: 5.1 g
  • Sodium: 564.7 mg
  • Fat: 22.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.6 g
  • Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 41 g
  • Cholesterol: 107.2 mg

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