This meal has all the glory of the city's iconic sandwich with only a fraction of the saturated fat and calories. Sop up the juices released from the vegetables and beef with the roll for the perfect bite.
Nutrition Facts
Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packet Dinner
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 348 | |
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Total Fat | 8.5 g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 65 mg | |
Sodium | 608 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 30 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | |
Sugars | 9 g | |
Added Sugars | 0 g | |
Protein | 40 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 4 lean meat
Ingredients
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced -
1 teaspoon water -
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms, coarsely chopped -
2 medium red or green bell peppers, thinly sliced -
1 pound boneless top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch strips -
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning, crumbled -
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar -
1 1/2 teaspoons canola or corn oil -
1 teaspoon garlic powder -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground preferred) -
1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese -
4 small whole-wheat rolls
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Make 4 sheets of aluminum foil about 30 inches long. Fold the foil in half widthwise (into almost a square) so it's extra-sturdy. -
Microwave the onions and water on 100% power (high) in a microwaveable bowl for 1 1/2 minutes, or until almost soft. Transfer to a medium bowl. -
Stir in the mushrooms, bell peppers, and beef. -
In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and beef, tossing to coat. -
Place one-quarter of the mixture in the center of each foil square. Top each mixture with 1/4 cup mozzarella. -
Wrap the foil loosely (this leaves room for the heat to circulate inside) and seal the edges tightly. Transfer to a large baking sheet. -
Bake for 20 minutes. Using the tines of a fork, carefully open a packet away from you (to prevent steam burns). If the beef isn't cooked enough, reclose the open packet and bake all the packets for 3 to 5 minutes. -
Serve with the rolls.
Cooking Tip: Don't have mozzarella on hand? No problem. You can substitute another low-fat cheese, such as Swiss, for the mozzarella.
Keep it Healthy: When craving steak, choose top sirloin, flank, top round, or beef tenderloin. They are lean cuts of meat, making them healthy choices.
Tip: The directions call for microwaving the onions before being adding them to the packet because they need more cooking time than the other ingredients.