Description

Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers are an easy, high-protein dinner made with lean ground beef, tender bell peppers, tomato sauce, rice, and melted cheese. This healthy comfort food is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and low-carb adaptations.

Ingredients

Scale

4–6 large bell peppers
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or leaner)
1 small onion, chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14–15 oz) can diced or crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup cooked rice (or cauliflower rice)
1–2 teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
Place peppers cut-side down in a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, rice, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Remove peppers from oven, flip upright, and fill with beef mixture.
Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

For a low-carb version, substitute rice with cauliflower rice. Ground turkey may be used instead of beef. Drain tomatoes slightly to avoid excess liquid.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 220
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg

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