Diabetic-Friendly Philly Cheesesteak (Low Carb)
🥖 Bread Options (Pick One)
- Low-carb hoagie rolls (Aunt Millie’s, Lewis, Sola, etc.)
- Chaffles (waffle-style cheese + egg bread)
- Bell pepper halves (no bread, still 🔥)
- Portobello mushroom caps (very blood-sugar friendly)
🥩 Filling Ingredients
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin, ribeye, or shaved steak)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- Optional: sliced green peppers
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6–8 slices provolone cheese
(or American cheese if you want classic)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions (and peppers if using). Cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Push veggies aside, add beef, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook until beef is just done — don’t overcook.
- Lay cheese slices over the meat, cover, and let melt.
- Scoop into your low-carb bread substitute of choice.
🔥 Stuffed Version (Like the Photo)
- Hollow out low-carb rolls slightly
- Pack meat & cheese tightly inside
- Brush outside with butter
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden
📊 Nutrition (Approx, per serving)
- Net carbs:
- Bell pepper version: ~5–6g
- Low-carb roll: ~6–9g
- Protein: 30–35g
- No added sugar
