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Easy Stuffed Peppers

The yummiest stuffed pepper recipe that the whole family will love! This simple recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for healthy weeknight meals.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes I use cherry tomatoes because it’s what I had on hand*
  • ½ cup chicken or beef broth*
  • 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
  • 5 to 6 medium-sized bell peppers colors of choice
  • ¾ tsp sea salt to taste
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese**

Instructions

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  1. Pour the avocado oil into a large thick-bottomed pot (I use my Dutch oven) and heat to medium-high. 
  2. Stir in the chopped yellow onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef and allow it to brown for a couple of minutes before chopping it into smaller bits and mixing it in with the onion.
  4. Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the cooked rice and cook at a full boil for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce surrounding the meat is nice and thick. Stir in the cooked rice.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  6. Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and remove the core.
  7. Fill the bell peppers with the ground beef mixture (there should be enough mixture for 5 or 6 medium-sized or 4 large bell peppers).
  8. Place the bell peppers in a deep casserole dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and sprinkle each with desired amount of cheese. Place the peppers back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is nice and melted.
  9. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Replace the chopped tomatoes and broth with 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes if desired
  • **or Jack cheese or cheddar cheese

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 5 Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 18g (28%) Sodium 550mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 5
Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 18g 28%
Sodium 550mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.