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Philly steak and cheese stuffed peppers in a white baking dish, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley.

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BBQ Burger Stuffed Bell Peppers - Freezable

Recipe by Bailey Sissom

These Philly steak and cheese stuffed peppers are loaded with shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, and a creamy two-cheese filling, packed into red bell peppers and frozen oven ready. Everything you love about a Philly cheesesteak, without the bread.


  • Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield4 servings 1x
  • DietGluten-Free

Ingredients

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  • 4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb shaved ribeye
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups low-moisture mozzarella, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups mushrooms, thinly sliced 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep the peppers: Halve the red bell peppers lengthwise and remove seeds. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shaved ribeye (1 lb) in an even layer. Let sit 1-2 minutes, then break apart and cook until browned. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Cook the vegetables: Add remaining olive oil (1 tablespoon) to the pan. Add green bell pepperonion, and mushrooms. Cook 8-10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
  4. Build the flavor: Return beef to the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)soy sauce (1-2 teaspoons)garlic powder (1 teaspoon)onion powder (½ teaspoon)salt (1 teaspoon), and black pepper (½ teaspoon). Cook 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in red wine vinegar or lemon juice (1-2 teaspoons).
  5. Make it creamy: Fold in cream cheese (4 oz) and shredded mozzarella (1 cup) until melted and cohesive.
  6. Fill the peppers: Divide filling among pepper halves, packing generously. Sprinkle tops with remaining mozzarella (½ cup).
  7. Flash freeze: Freeze on baking sheet for 2 hours until solid. Transfer to freezer bags and freeze up to 3 months.

To Serve:

From frozen: Cover with foil. Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes. Remove foil for last 10 minutes until cheese is golden.

From thawed: Thaw overnight in the fridge. Bake uncovered at 375°F / 190°C for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Notes

Refrigerate: Store leftover baked peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven covered with foil for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through, removing foil for the last 5 minutes to re-melt the cheese.

Freeze (unbaked): Flash freeze assembled peppers on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to freezer bags with as much air removed as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F covered for 45 to 50 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes until cheese is golden.

Peppers can be baked and served without freezing first. Assemble and then bake at 375°F uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Freezer, Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
  • Calories: 525
  • Sugar: 11.9 g
  • Sodium: 1053.3 mg
  • Fat: 33.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.4 g
  • Protein: 37.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 106.6 mg