Description
Savory Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers bring classic Philadelphia flavor into a low-carb marvel of melted cheese and tender beef. Packed with zesty ingredients and baked to perfection, this dish delivers comfort and excitement in every delicious bite you’ll eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 bell peppers, split in half and de-seeded through the stem
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brown mushrooms, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a baking dish for the peppers.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked. Remove meat from pan.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms and onions until they become translucent and tender, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Reintroduce the cooked beef to the skillet, incorporating Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to blend all seasonings.
- Carefully slice bell peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes to create boat-like vessels for the filling.
- Generously fill each pepper half with the savory meat mixture, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of cheddar cheese over the filled peppers, creating a rich and melty topping.
- Transfer the stuffed peppers to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden and bubbling.
- Allow peppers to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from oven, which helps set the filling and prevents burning.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this classic dish.
- Swap traditional bell peppers with different colored varieties like yellow or orange for a vibrant presentation and slight flavor variation.
- Consider using low-sodium beef broth and reduced-fat cheese to make the recipe more diet-friendly for those watching their calorie intake.
- Prep peppers in advance by cutting and removing seeds earlier to save time during meal preparation, allowing for quicker assembly when ready to cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg