Wednesday, August 7, 2013

The evil onion had many lairs

For my most recent cooking adventure I decided to try something which, of course, was inspired byPinterest.  I often get wary looking at Pinterest because the pictures always look SO perfect and sometimes it's easier said than done. This recipe looked so easy that even I could do it!

If you are a fan of Philly Cheese Steaks and are looking for a "healthier" twist...Look NO further! I often find it funny when some of these recipes are featured on "healthy" cooking blogs and clean eating websites because anyway you look at Roast Beef it is not the best source of nutrients. Don't let that deter you though! I mean let's be honest who doesn't love Roast beef sauteed in garlic topped with cheese and stuffed in a  peppers!?!

First Step: Gather ingredients
1. Pound of Roast Beef- I got mine from the Deli use but you can use any kind.
2. Peppers- Red or Green peppers however many you are going to feed.
3. Garlic or Onions

Step Two: Saute Beef in a skillet with Garlic and Onions chopped up. The beef only takes about 15 minutes to cook if you are sauteing it over medium heat. Stir every few minutes so that the garlic and onions soak into the meat.

Tip: Did you know there is a specific way to chop onions? Well, apparently there is and  I learned that you have to first cut the onion in half and then place it on its side so that when you make the cuts it cuts them into perfect diced onions... It's hard to explain in words but  it really works! I of course did it the WRONG way first and ended up having to do it all over again.

I love the taste of Garlic so I added plenty!  You can also add anything else to the mix!
Step Three: Cut your Peppers and place cheese at the bottom.  Cut the top of you peppers off and place them in a cake pan. The cake pan is important because it helps keeps the peppers standing upright. 
You can add any cheese you would like. I used Provolone in some and mixed Colby jack in the others.

Step Four:  Once the Roast Beef is cooked you are ready to place them into the peppers. Fill them to the top and place cheese over the top as well.   




Step Five: Preheat the Oven to 425 and cook the peppers for about 20 minutes or more depending on how soft you want your peppers. I found that when they are a little firmer it is easier to cut and eat. However, when the peppers were soft it was really delicious too.
Yum-0!!!!

I love this recipe because it shows another great use for peppers! What ways have you used peppers in your kitchen? I am looking for more ways to stuff peppers!

Chef Lindsay 

6 comments:

  1. Lindsay this looks SO good! Peppers are my most favorite vegetable. I've only made stuffed peppers once. The recipe is actually on my blog from a long time ago...it was for quinoa stuffed peppers. They were pretty good, but yours look way better. You have convinced me to try stuffed peppers again...thanks!

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  2. This looks delicious! I don't eat a lot of meat, but I'm not 100% vegetarian either!?? However this recipe can easily be changed with tofu ground beef or any protein I like! The pictures are so helpful too! I love cooking, but I can be intimidated if it looks difficult. The pictures help me see what I need to do! Looks like I might be cooking this for dinner tonight!

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  3. Fantastic blog post...in so many different ways! First, your title is interesting and made me want to read it. Second, food is always a big draw for me especially since I've recently been cooking more at home. Third, the pictures really help support and almost drive the blog post which is important. Overall, I've enjoyed reading your blog and am defiantly going to try a few of the recopies soon!

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  4. I love recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe is perfect because it's so simple. I have a Rachael Ray's cook book and every recipe needs soooo many ingredients. It would be cheaper for me to eat out than to buy everything. I'm sure she has more of these ingredients on hand. Also, this recipe is a nice balance of protein and vegetables. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. This looks amazing! I'm wondering how much onion you actually put in because I am totally not a fan of onions and onion breath! But I can honestly say that I am so impressed at how far you've come from your Lean Cuisines!!!

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  6. That looks great. I love roast beef and this looks like a nice alternative to a straight up cheese steak. I bet it could work with other hot sandwiches as well. And I have to comment on any blog post calling out the evils of onions. Great title.

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