Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers {Low Carb} - The Girl on Bloor (2024)

Making keto stuffed peppers

Does authentic Philly cheesesteak have peppers in it?

Bell peppers aren’t a necessity in Philly cheesesteak – the main components of an authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwich are bread, steak, cheese and onions. A lot of places add peppers because they provide a nice crunch, but adding them isn’t a hard and fast rule. This recipe combines all your favourite flavours of the classic sandwich but without all the carbs!

Do you have to boil the peppers before stuffing them?

There’s no boiling required for this stuffed pepper recipe. You just need to cook the peppers for about 10 minutes in the oven at 400° Fahrenheit before stuffing them. After you’ve stuffed them, cook them for another 15 minutes.

How do you make them softer?

Some people like to have a softer pepper “shell” instead of a firmer one. If this is you, it's really easy to make them that way! Heat your oven to 375° Fahrenheit instead of 400° Fahrenheit. Stuff the peppers but leave off the cheese and cover them with aluminum foil. Bake for an hour before removing the foil lid, then add the cheese, salt and pepper. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts then serve!

What do you serve on the side?

Crispy roasted potatoes are the perfect companion for these stuffed peppers! Cube them, oil them up, and season them before tossing them in the oven with the empty green pepper halves. Then they'll all finish up together! You can also serve your stuffed peppers with a side of cauliflower rice to keep the carbs down.

Storing and reheating

These stuffed peppers are great for meal prep. You can even assemble the peppers the day before and store them in the fridge before their final bake! Just add 10 minutes on to the baking time and you’ll be good to go.

You can store the leftovers in the fridge in glass meal prep bowls for 3 to 5 days. Reheat them in the oven in a foil-covered baking dish for 30 minutes at 375° Fahrenheit with some fresh cheese over top. You could also reheat them in the microwave, but the peppers will get a bit soggy using that method.

Can you freeze stuffed peppers?

Yes, you can! The texture won't be exactly the same, but they do fare pretty well in the freezer. Cover and freeze your fully cooked peppers in the baking dish once they're totally cooled. They should last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to enjoy, let them defrost in the fridge overnight then bake them uncovered in the oven for 30 minutes at 375° Fahrenheit. Alternatively, you could freeze the steak and vegetable mixture by itself and then add it to fresh peppers and bake as normal.

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