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Philly steak sandwich

April 4, 2026

Recipe

A little cheddar adds flavor without adding too many calories. For even more flavor, use roast beef that has been rubbed with Italian seasonings.

Serves 2

Cheddar is high in fat and calories, so limit to 2 tablespoons for each sandwich. For even more flavor, use roast beef that has been rubbed with Italian seasonings.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray.

Over medium heat, saute the peppers and onions until they soften, about 3-5 minutes. Add the roast beef and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Divide the roast beef mixture on the bottom half of each bun. Place in the prepared baking dish. Top each roast beef mixture with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, about 2-4 minutes. Remove and add the top of bun and serve.

1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
6 ounces lean roast beef, shaved
2 whole-wheat buns
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

DASH Eating Plan Servings

1 Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits 2 Grains and grain products 3 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

2 Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 1 1/2 Protein and dairy Sweets 1 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 383 Calories 34 g Total carbohydrate 79 mg Cholesterol 4 g Dietary fiber 3.5 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 36 g Protein 4 g Saturated fat 1 sandwich Serving size 291 mg Sodium 11 g Total fat