Philly Not-So Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers (Keto +Whole30)
Published Mar 11, 2019 Updated Jul 11, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
By now you guys know that I love reinventing comfort food in a healthy and satisfying way. These Philly Not-So Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers are a game changer. They look like they are slathered in cheese, but that’s actually my Whole30, Paleo and Keto compliant Mac’s Awesome Sauce. If you are in the mood to change things up and bring a little life to your boring healthy routine, you have got to add these to your menu.
Even though this dish looks like it’s covered in creamy white cheese, it’s actually my Mac’s Awesome Sauce. It gives these peppers a “cheesy” and creamy texture without actual dairy. This sauce brings a ton of flavor along with
What steak is the best to use when making these Philly Not-So Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers ?
A traditional Philly Cheesesteak is usually made with Ribeye that is thinly sliced. Ribeyes have great flavor because of the fattiness but they can be a bit pricey. If you are wanting to go the cheaper route you can use a hanger, skirt, flank or sirloin steak cut thinly. For this recipe I used sirloin steaks cut thinly and it turned out amazing.
Do you throw everything in the oven together or cook it separate?
For these Philly Not-So Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers, I cook the green peppers in the oven by themselves while the steak, mushrooms, and onions are cooking. I always like to brown my meat and sauté the rest of the veggies before adding the green peppers. I found that if you try to cook everything at once in the oven, it cooks unevenly. To get the best flavor, it’s best to follow the instructions and cook repeater.
What’s a great dairy cheese alternative?
When I cook, I always tend to add mayo or another one of sauces that serve as a great cheesy texture and flavor to any dish. If I am not going for a creamy texture, I love using nutritional yeast because it has a nutty and cheesy flavor that really adds a lot of flavor to any dish. Additionally, there are a ton of dairy free cream cheeses available in stores that serve as a great dairy free cheesy base. I love using Kite Hill regular cream cheese that is also Whole30 compliant.
Philly Not So Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
Philly Not So Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
- 2 lbs sirloin steak thinly sliced
- 5 green bell peppers cut in half and seeded
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced
- parsley for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup Mac's Awesome Sauce
Mac's Awesome Sauce (Makes 1 cup)
- 1 cup compliant mayo
- 1 tbsp chopped onions
- 2 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp sea salt more to taste
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
Stuffed Peppers
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Oil a baking pan and cut each green pepper in half and hollow out. Place the peppers to where the open side is face up. Bake the peppers for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Slice the red onion in thin slices, julienne the red pepper, and slice and clean the mushrooms. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Heat a skillet over medium/high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil and heat up the sliced steak. Remove the steak and transfer to a bowl when completely cooked.
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the hot skillet. Add in the mushrooms, red peppers, and onions to the hot skillet. Cook until tender and add the steak in with the veggie mixture and cook another min or two.
- Remove the peppers from the oven once tender and begin assembling each pepper by adding in a big heaping spoonful of the veggie and meat mixture into each pepper. Once each pepper is filled, top with a tbsp of Mac's Awesome Sauce to each pepper.
- Add back in the 400 F oven and allow the flavors to merry together for another 2-3 minutes.
Mac's Awesome Sauce
- Make the mayo base and add to a jar.Â
- Add the chopped onions, coconut aminos, 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Use a spoon to mix together until combined. This dressing will be good for up to a week in the fridge.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Shop My Philly Not-So Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Post
Be sure to pin this recipto your Pinterest Boards
This recipe is delicious! Will be making it again soon!
Awww that’s so great to hear Anna. Thrilled you liked it. Have a blessed and restful weekend!
This is my go to meal!!! So easy and so delicious!! The awesome sauce is life!!! Good for a week night meal!!! Love these!!!
Thanks so much Jenny for your awesome comment!! Love that I’ve made your life just a little easier as well as tasty. Thrilled to have made your favorite go-to list!!! Have a restful and blessed weekend:-)
I make this for supper regularly and love it!
Awww, thanks so much for letting me know Leigh-Ann. Isn’t it so fun to have a tasty go-to recipe that you love? Have a restful and blessed weekend 🙂
This recipe is on repeat in my house at least once every 2 weeks. So tasty & even better as leftovers. Ive been subbing in ground beef just cause it’s easier for me to prep.
Aww, thanks Lauren for the kind feedback. Love it when I hear that a simple recipe is pleasing and tasty and makes the family favorite lists. Have a restful and blessed weekend;-)
We live this recipe. Made it several times. Full of flavor and easy to make. My teenagers love it, so you know it’s good!
Hey Lisa,
Isn’t it joy when you find food teenagers love? So thrilled you love the recipe. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts!! Have a blessed weekend;-)
Slap yo mama GOOD! It’s been a minute since I made this one, but I’m going to put it back in the rotation this week!
Haha. Love this. So happy it was a hit.
These were so amazing! Can’t begin to describe how delicious they were. I was a little skeptical about putting the sauce on top and then in the oven but I did and it was so good! If I could give this more stars I would!! Sharing with everyone I know. Thank you!
This is so kind. Thank you so so much!
Great recipe and even better that my 11 year did all the work. Thank
This makes me so happy. Thank you
What are your thoughts on freezing this? Specifically the MAC Sauce?
I’m all about something I can keep in the freezer for a grab-and-go lunch during the school year.
Hi Rebekah,
You know I have never tried freezing this. If you do and it works let me know. I would love to share your results. Thanks so much for contacting me. Have a blessed weekend:-)
I FINALLY made these for my family this week and they were delish! I recommended them to a friend and my mom and so far, five stars all around!
YAY! This makes me so happy. So glad you loved them!