PHILLY CHEESE STEAK ZUCCHINI BOATS

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK ZUCCHINI BOATS

All flavors of a classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich without a lot of carbohydrates. Made in zucchini boats instead of heavy bread, but still very tasty!

Ingredients

4 medium / large wide zucchini (2 1/2 pounds) *

3 tablespoons of olive oil, divided

1 large yellow onion, sliced ​​into short pieces

8 small button mushrooms (6 ounces), sliced

1 large red or green bell pepper, sliced ​​into short slices (or 1/2 red 1/2 green)

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 pound thin beef tenderloin

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons of water or beef broth

1 1/4 cup grated Provolone cheese

Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Using a spoon, scoop up the centers from zucchini to create boats, leaving a 1/4-inch rim (reserve centers for other uses). Lubricate both sides of zucchini with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season lightly with salt. Place in two baking sheets (I used 13 on 9 and 8 on 8). Bake in a preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes until cooked.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 5 minutes, then add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and mushrooms and fry for another 5 minutes.
3. Direct the vegetables to one side of the pan, then add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the opposite side, add bell pepper and garlic and fry until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the roast beef, season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in water and cook for about 30 seconds until cooked.
4. Fill the fried zucchini with a mixture of roast beef. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Return to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Serve warm with a parsley garnish (for your information, they are easiest to just take and eat by hand, like a sandwich).
5. You can also turn them into classic Philly Cheese sandwiches using 4 rolls instead of zucchini and increasing the height of the roast beef to 1 pound.

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