Healthy Stuffed Bell Peppers
This stuffed bell peppers recipe combines roasted peppers with a savory filling, making it an easy and delicious choice for healthy meals. Packed with protein and fiber, these homemade stuffed bell peppers are gluten-free and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1½ Cups Cooked Brown Rice
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes (one can)
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 Teaspoons Paprika
- Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
- 7 Large Bell Peppers, tops and cores removed
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
- Freshly Chopped Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Arrange the bell peppers, cut side up, in a baking dish or tray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture, pressing it gently into place. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over each pepper and return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!