Description
A quick and indulgent weeknight meal that captures the flavor of a classic Philly cheesesteak without the bread. Sweet bell peppers are stuffed with seared flank steak, caramelized onions, and melted provolone cheese, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet bell peppers (red or yellow), tops sliced off, seeds and membranes removed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 4–5 slices provolone cheese (or 1 cup shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the peppers by slicing off the tops and removing stems, seeds, and membranes. Place them upright in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced steak and sear without stirring for 60 seconds to create a crust, then cook for 2-3 minutes until just done. Remove beef and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onions to the same skillet with beef juices and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and browned.
- Add garlic in the last 30 seconds, then stir in Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Return beef to the pan and toss to combine. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Divide the beef and onion mixture evenly among the four peppers, packing it in gently.
- Top each pepper generously with provolone cheese.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp and cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
Notes
Slice steak against the grain for tenderness. Use real block provolone rather than pre-shredded for better melting. Do not overcook peppers or they will become mushy. Letting the dish rest for 5 minutes helps the filling set so it doesn’t spill when cut.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, stuffed peppers, weeknight dinner, quick meals, comfort food, low carb, gluten-free option, flank steak, provolone cheese