Philly Cheesesteak Zucchini Boats
These Philly Cheesesteak Zucchini Boats are more than just a healthy twist on a classic. They're loaded with veggies and delicious flavors. Made with perfectly seasoned steak, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Served in zucchini boats for a low-carb option then topped with shredded mozzarella cheese. This is a great dinner to make any day of the week as they come together in less than 10 minutes and are ready in 20.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis
- 1 lb shaved steak
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup crimini mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
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Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and remove insides. Place zucchini in oven safe casserole dish with the insides facing up. They should look like boats. Set to the side.
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In a small mixing bowl make marinade by combining dried oregano, dried parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and coconut aminos. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined. Place shaved steak in a large mixing bowl and pour marinade over it. Give it a good stir making sure steak is well covered with marinade. Set aside and let it sit.
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Thinly slice onion and mushrooms and julienne bell peppers. Place a large cast iron skillet on stovetop on medium-high heat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over skillet and bring to a heat. Toss in onion and saute for 2 minutes until it starts to translucent.
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Toss in steak along with juices and saute for 3-4 minutes. Once steak starts to brown, stir in prepped bell peppers and mushrooms. Continue sautéing for another 3-5 minutes until steak is browned and veggies are softened.
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Evenly drizzle additional tablespoon olive oil over zucchini and rub over the insides. Use a spoon to evenly scoop the cooked steak and veggies into the zucchini boats. Sprinkle boats with shredded mozzarella.
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Place zucchini boats in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove baked zucchini boats from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. Top with mayo if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use any kind of shaved steak- Shaved steak is usually made with flank or skirt steak. You can use any other cut if you prefer like flat iron, rib-eye, or sirloin.
- Use other veggies in substitution for zucchini- Summer squash, fairy tale eggplant, Delicata squash, etc. are all great substitutes.
- Allow for steak to marinade for longer if possible- If this is a quick meal you're making, it's ok to allow steak to marinade while you prep the rest of the ingredients. However, if you are planning on making this meal ahead of time, marinade your steak for longer. It will build up more flavor.
- Top zucchini boats with mayo- This will give the boats more flavor and taste even more like a classic cheesesteak sandwich. I like to use an avocado oil based mayo.