Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Vibrant bell peppers are hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce. Baked until the peppers are tender and the cheese topping is bubbly, they serve as a complete, all-in-one meal. This classic dish is both comforting and a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet.

Prep 13 minCook 37 minTotal 50 minUpdated Jul 3, 202650 minHigh ProteinGluten Free

Vibrant bell peppers are hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce. Baked until the peppers are tender and the cheese topping is bubbly, they serve as a complete, all-in-one meal. This classic dish is both comforting and a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 125 g Ground Beef
  • 4 cup Salsa
  • 1 tbsp Grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup Canned Black Beans
  • 1 cup Canned Corn
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Caraway Seed
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash the peppers and carefully create a lid by cutting off the stem-end of the peppers. Remove the seeds with a knife.
  2. Dice the onion and tomato.
  3. Cook the ground beef and onions in a non-stick pan without oil.
  4. Season the ground beef with chili and garlic powder, caraway seeds, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the tomato, beans, corn, and salsa to the pan, mix well, and cook briefly.
  6. Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and vegetable filling and sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top. Place in the oven at 180°C / 360°F for approx. 30 minutes.

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