Stuffed mushrooms are the perfect low carb meal. Philly cheesesteak teamed with satisfying mushrooms ready in about 30 minutes. Makes a great take and heat low carb lunch option.
This recipe originally published August 2015, now updated with all new photos, step by step instructions and expert tips.
Philly cheesesteak stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorite low carb recipes! Next time you have some leftover steak or roast, try this recipe. It's a great low carb way to recycle those leftovers. You could also cook a batch then keep them covered in the refrigerator to use for lunch during the week.
I rounded out my meal with some zoodles and lower carb spaghetti sauce. You could very easily make this a family friendly meal by adding spaghetti or simply stuffing the filling into a hoagie bun!
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Why this recipe works
- Uses leftover meat
- Low carb and filling meal-perfect for weight loss
- Makes a great "take and heat" lunch idea
- Ready in about 30 minutes
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🥘 Ingredients
- Portabello mushrooms- choose mushrooms that are about 4" in diameter. Here's a great primer on how to properly clean mushrooms!
- Peppers and onions- choose either fresh or frozen.
- Meat- use leftover steak, roast, hamburger or chicken.
- Cheese- provolone is very good in this recipe but you may substitute as desired.
🔪 Instructions
- Clean mushrooms.
- Saute peppers and onions.
- Add leftover chopped steak.
- Place a slice of cheese in mushrooms.
- Add filling on top of cheese.
- Place a slice of cheese on top of filling.
💭 Top tips
- Choose a large oven proof skillet for this one pan meal.
- Double recipe if needed.
- May use grated cheese if desired.
- Make it family friendly and serve filling on hoagie buns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
½ cup mushrooms contain about 1.1gm carbs.
Mushrooms are low in fat, carbs and calories and high in fiber. This makes them an excellent choice for weight loss.
This recipe is an excellent choice for a make ahead meal you can easily reheat. Store them in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
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Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 3 portabella mushrooms about 4" each
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced green peppers may use frozen
- ½ cup diced onions may use frozen
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 5-6 oz. diced meat leftover steak,roast,etc. about 1 cup
- 1 Tablespoon honey mustard dressing
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Clean mushrooms and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and add peppers,onions and garlic.
- Saute 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and diced meat, heat 2-3 minutes.
- Add honey mustard dressing and stir to combine.
- Press 1 slice cheese into each mushroom to form a cup for filling.
- Divide filling between mushrooms.
- Top with remaining cheese then place stuffed mushrooms in skillet.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
- Serve as is or over a bed of zucchini noodles covered with low carb marinara.
Notes
- Choose a large oven proof skillet for this one pan meal.
- Recipe may be doubled if needed.
- May use grated cheese if desired.
- Make it family friendly and serve filling on hoagie buns.
Wendy says
I just made this mushroom recipe and it was fabulous!! It was so easy to make and took no time. I'll be making it again...soon!
Charlotte says
Thanks Wendy! Glad you made this recipe!