Stuffed Peppers

Sharon Reid

Process

  • 7 Servings
  • 40 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion diced
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
  • 1 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 7 Large Bell Peppers top and core removed
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Stuffed Peppers

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375F and place the peppers cut side up into a baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softens, then stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes. Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and smoked paprika.
  • Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes more. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

Notes:

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g |

Protein: 42g| Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g |

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