Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef Recipe
Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef is a hearty classic filled with whole grains, seasoned beef, and melted cheese.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
- 9x13 Baking dish
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers
Cooking Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided or another mild flavored oil.
Aromatics
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
Seasonings
- 1.5 teaspoons salt divided
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
Canned Goods
- 14.5 ounces diced can tomatoes
Grains
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
Cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the peppers in half and place on a baking sheet. Remove the seeds and stems, drizzle with half of the oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt. Roast at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat with the rest of the oil until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the onion mixture. Sprinkle over cumin and the remaining salt, and stir. Brown the meat, cooking through.
- Add the rest of the filling ingredients and combine.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the roasted peppers, packing them full, then top each pepper with shredded cheese.
- Bake an additional 15 minutes at 375 degrees.
Notes
Red, yellow, or orange peppers will add a bit more sweetness to the dish. By shredding your own cheese, you can avoid the fillers and preservatives that are typically in store-bought shredded cheeses. We like to buy our meat in bulk so we can purchase grass-fed beef at a much better price. Grass-fed beef contains healthy fats.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pepperCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 859mgPotassium: 623mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3695IUVitamin C: 148mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 3mg
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