Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

13 Jan Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

INGREDIENTS

4 bell peppers, halved (green or yellow)

1 tbsp. oil of choice (phases 2 & 3 only)

1 large onion, sliced

16 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 ½ lb. sirloin steak, thinly sliced

2 tsp. Italian seasoning (no sugar) – optional

8 slices provolone (phases 2 & 3 only)

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325º. Place peppers in a large baking dish and bake until tender, 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onions and mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, 6 minutes. Add steak and season with more salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning.
3. Add steak mixture to peppers. Top with a slice of provolone and broil until golden, 3 minutes.
4. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Phase one: omit oil and cheese