Ingredients
4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb shaved steak (or thinly sliced ribeye/sirloin)
6–8 slices provolone cheese (or 1 cup shredded)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup beef broth
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and halve bell peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes. Place cut-side up in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Par-cook peppers: add ½ inch water to dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly softened. Drain water and set aside.
2. While peppers par-cook, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and cook 8-10 minutes until softened and translucent, starting to caramelize. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Push onions and garlic to one side. Add shaved steak to the empty side. Cook, breaking apart, until browned (3-5 minutes). Mix steak with onions and garlic. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until liquid reduces and flavors meld. Remove from heat.
4. Spoon steak mixture evenly into par-cooked pepper halves. Top each with 1-2 slices provolone (or ¼ cup shredded cheese).
5. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until peppers are fully tender and cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra browning, broil 1-2 minutes (watch carefully). Let rest a few minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve.
Notes
For best results, partially freeze the steak for 30-60 minutes before slicing against the grain as thinly as possible. Par-cooking the peppers is key to avoiding crunchiness and sogginess. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days; freeze wrapped individually for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven, covered with foil and a splash of broth, for 15-25 minutes. See ‘Substitutions & Variations’ section for ideas on customizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
