Philly Cheese Steak Peppers

Okay, these pictures are not the best, but this little stuffed pepper, was SO good!!  We are trying to eat less grains around here for different health reasons, and this really gave us all the flavors of a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich without the bread.  We lived in Pennsylvania for three years and grew accustomed to this great sandwich where they ask you, "Do ya want it wit or wit-out da wiz."  Those were good times. Now we can relive them with a great tasting, processed free version anytime!

4 bell peppers cut in half (any color)
2-3 Tbsp. butter
1 package of mushrooms sliced or diced
1 sweet onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 slices of Provolone cheese
1 package of thinly sliced Philly Cheese Steak Meat
(If you can't find this, thinly slice a tender cut of steak to mimic the traditional texture)

Cut the peppers in half and lay them in a lightly sprayed 9X13 baking dish.  Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.  While these are baking, saute the mushrooms and onions in the butter and season with salt and pepper.  Once these are soft, add the garlic and the meat.  Season again with salt and pepper and cook the meat until it is cooked through.  If there is any liquid in the pan, just keep it sauteing until the it has cooked down..

Once the peppers come out of the oven, line each of them with a slice of cheese and spoon the meat mixture in each one.  Top with another slice of cheese and place under the broiler until the cheese is nice and melted.

If you like Philly Cheese Steak sandwichs, I think you'll really love this bread-free version.  I recommend NOT adding "da wiz" aka cheese wiz to this so that you keep this processed free, but if that's how you like it, it may feel all the more authentic to you.  I, myself, was never a wiz girl.  But, suit yourself! Enjoy.