If you love your beef but are worried about the effect the some carb-rich recipes like Shepherds Pie will have on your diet, look no further. Here is a healthy alternative that is as easy on the waistline as it is delicious. While most stuffed pepper recipes have rice, or some other starchy carb, this one is stuffed only with meat and cheese and it's totally low carb friendly!
So stuff it! Whether you’re cooking for a group or just for the family, these protein-rich stuffed peppers are loaded with flavor and make a great dinner with a salad on the side. Make sure to make extra so you can have leftovers for lunch.
Cooking Time:30
Serves: 2-3
Estimated cost: $10
Ingredients
6-8 green, orange, or yellow bell peppers
1-2 pounds ground beef
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 large can of diced tomatoes
2 garlic wedges, minced
1 cup of cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cut the tops off the peppers and remove all the seeds and white stuff. Simmer peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes.
3.Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic and diced tomato and fry for about 3 minutes. Stir in ground beef. Cook the meat until it is no longer pink.
4.Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out peppers. Place stuffed peppers onto a baking tray
5.Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 5 additional minutes.
Enjoy
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