Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Meat
- 1 lb boneless rib eye steak, thinly sliced
Dairy & Fats
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided use
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups provolone cheese, shredded or chopped, divided use
Other
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a square or rectangular baking dish (3 cup size or larger) with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced green bell pepper and onion, cooking for about 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Steak: Wipe out the pan with a paper towel, then melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the pan. Season the thinly sliced rib eye steak with salt and pepper. Add the steak to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove from heat and coarsely chop the steak into smaller pieces.
- Mix Base Ingredients: Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and beat again for 1 minute until fully combined and creamy.
- Combine Filling: Fold the sautéed vegetables and chopped steak into the cream cheese mixture. Stir in half of the provolone cheese until evenly mixed.
- Assemble Dip: Spread the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining provolone cheese evenly on top.
- Bake and Broil: Bake the dip for 15-20 minutes or until it is bubbly and the cheese is fully melted. For a golden brown top, broil the dip for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the dip with chopped parsley and serve warm with baguette chips or crostini for dipping.
Notes
- Cut your meat and vegetables into small pieces to make scooping easy and enjoyable.
- Any oven-safe skillet or baking dish of similar size can be used as a substitute for the recommended dish.
- Soften cream cheese before mixing to ensure a smooth, even texture in the dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
