Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Pepper packs lots of proteins with superb taste while offering low carbs. This Ideal Protein recipe is allowed for all phases.
Try with Jicama Salad or Cauliflower Potato Salad for a complete meal experience.
Enjoy the delicacy!
These ground beef stuffed bell peppers are filled with seasoned lean beef instead of rice, making them a filling, lower-carbohydrate meal. One stuffed pepper provides an estimated 31 grams of protein, depending on the leanness of the beef and dressing used.
The recipe uses one-third pound of uncooked ground beef per pepper. Choosing 90% to 93% lean beef will keep the protein high while reducing the final fat content.
Each pepper creates a naturally portioned meal with protein, vegetables and bold flavor in one dish. The recipe is also easy to customize with different herbs, seasonings or approved dressings without changing the basic preparation method.
Estimated Nutrition
340 calories, 31g protein, 8g carbohydrates, 20g fat
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce
- 1 tbsp Garlic – minced
- 1 tbsp Onion – minced
- Walden Farms Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
Preparation
Step 1
Core the seeds and membrane of the Bell Peppers and cleanse them well
Step 2
Add peppers to a 5-6 qt. pot and fill it with enough water to cover the peppers
Step 3
Boil until the peppers become soft and change color (about 10-15 minutes)
Step 4
While the peppers are cooking, take the ground beef in a large skillet and heat until browned, drain afterward
Step 5
Put the skillet back to heat and add minced onion and garlic
Step 6
Add olive oil, hot sauce, and cumin to a small bowl and mix
Step 7
Add the mixture to ground beef and mix well
Step 8
Leave on heat for 5 minutes to let the spices cook
Step 9
Use a spoon to fill the beef mix in bell peppers
Step 10
Drizzle Walden Farms Free Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing (1 tbsp per pepper), hot sauce (optional)
Step 11
Serve with Lettuce and Cucumber salad
FAQs
Are ground beef stuffed peppers high in protein?
Yes. One pepper contains an estimated 31 grams of protein.
Can stuffed peppers be made without rice?
Yes. This recipe fills the peppers with seasoned beef and does not require rice.
How long do stuffed bell peppers take to cook?
The current method takes approximately 25 minutes after preparation.
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