Don't let the "mini" part fool you-- these bite-size peppers are packed with tons of flavor! Recipe includes instructions for four large Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers.
½a green bell peppersmall dice (approximately ¾ cup)
2 and ½ouncesmushrooms1small dice(approximately 1 cup)
8ouncestop round sirloin beef2chopped
saltto taste
24mini sweet peppers3halved and seeded
1 and ½cupsshredded cheese4
Instructions
Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
When pan is warm, add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until tender. Add the chopped beef and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, taste, and add salt as needed.
Preheat the oven to 375ºF (191ªC). Line a large baking sheet with foil, parchment, or a silicone baking mat. Lay each pepper half on the baking sheet, cut side up.
Sprinkle a bit of cheese in the bottom of each pepper. Using your fingers, stuff a large pinch of the steak filling into each pepper (I normally use all of the filling so I don't have much leftover when I'm done stuffing my peppers). Sprinkle each pepper with a bit more cheese, pressing it on gently if need be. Make ahead tip: stop here and cover peppers tightly. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to bake, up to 2 days.
Bake the peppers for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender. Stuffed peppers are best served immediately. Peppers can be kept in refrigerator covered up to 3 days. Reheat in a 250ºF (121ºC) oven for 10 minutes or toast in a toaster oven.
Notes
Mushrooms: I prefer Baby Bella mushrooms.
Top sirloin: I prefer already cooked and chopped from the deli-- you may cook your own but know this will add significant time and prep.
You may also use 4 large bell peppers: remove the tops and clean out the insides. Place in an 8" baking dish, follow the same prep instructions, and bake 30-35 minutes.
Cheese: I prefer provolone or sharp white cheddar.
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.