Cheesy Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Cheesy Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 bell peppers (large, halved lengthwise and seeds removed); 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1.25 pound ground beef (lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided); 5 ounce mixed greens; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Bell pepper halves generously filled with savory seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, served with a simple side salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.21/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Carb

Ingredients

5 bell peppers (large, halved lengthwise and seeds removed)
3 tablespoon olive oil
1.25 pound ground beef (lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
5 ounce mixed greens
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bell pepper halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Toss mixed greens with dressing.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, chopping it up with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add chopped yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the mixture is fragrant and slightly thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the bell pepper halves. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the stuffed peppers. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are slightly tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve the cheesy beef stuffed bell peppers immediately with the prepared side salad.

Notes

Pre-cooking the beef filling ensures a quick baking time. For extra tender peppers, you can pre-roast them for 5-10 minutes before stuffing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 523
Protein: 27.9 g
Carbohydrates: 17.9 g
Fat: 38.7 g
Fiber: 4.2 g
Sodium: 767 mg
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Sugar: 2.9 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg