Healthy Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef (Easy 30 Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
- 4 largebell peppers
850g
- 1 tspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 lb.lean ground beef - i used 96/4
- 1 tbspground cumin
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspsalt
- ½ tspchili powder
- ½ ccooked rice
72g
- ½ cfrozen corn
68g
- 1 largetomato
270g
- 2 tbspfreshly chopped cilantro
more for serving
- 1 cshredded cheese
112g
- chopped cilantro and sour cream
for topping
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Cut the bell peppers in half down the middle (through the stem) and scoop out the seeds. Place bell peppers cut side down in the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for a minute or until garlic is fragrant. Then add the ground beef, cumin, oregano, salt and chili powder. Cook, stirring and breaking up the beef as you go, for 6-8 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink.
- 4
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the rice, corn, diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
- 5
Take the peppers out of the oven and flip them over so they are cut side up. Stuff the meat mixture evenly* into peppers and top with shredded cheese.
- 6
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Top with sour cream (or plain greek yogurt) or whatever sounds yummy and serve!
Healthy Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef (Easy 30 Minute Recipe)
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About this Recipe
Tired of weeknight dinner dilemmas? These Healthy Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef are your answer, delivering a satisfying, flavor-packed meal on the table in just 30 minutes.
This recipe stands out by transforming simple ingredients into a nutritious, hearty dish that’s both low in carbs and high in protein, making it a smart choice for a balanced meal. Using lean ground beef ensures a lighter, yet incredibly flavorful filling, perfectly complemented by a vibrant blend of spices.
Prepare for a delightful combination of tender, slightly sweet bell peppers cradling a savory, seasoned ground beef and rice mixture, brightened by fresh tomato and cilantro. Each bite offers a satisfying blend of textures and robust flavors, all topped with gooey, melted cheese. It's a comforting yet light dish, with each serving coming in at a modest 180 calories, making healthy eating truly enjoyable.
Feel free to experiment with your choice of bell peppers—red, yellow, and orange all work beautifully, adding a natural sweetness. For a dairy-free option, simply swap the shredded cheese for a dairy-free alternative. While the recipe calls for cooked rice, you can easily omit it for an even lower-carb meal, or replace the corn with other diced vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for different textures and flavors. You can also vary the shredded cheese with Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Colby Jack.
These stuffed peppers are the ultimate hassle-free weeknight dinner, perfect for a cozy family meal. Serve them hot, garnished with extra fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream for a refreshing finish.