Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

104kcal

Sugar

Sugar

3g

Fat

Fat

6g

Fiber

Fiber

1g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

2g

Protein

Protein

7g

Carbs

Carbs

9g

Sodium

Sodium

150mg

Ingredients

- 4 large Red or yellow bell peppers
- 454g / 16oz 80/20 grass-fed Ground beef
- 120ml / 0.5 cup chopped Red or yellow onion
- 454g / 16oz drained Diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 240ml / 1 cup roughly chopped Baby spinach
- 360ml / 1.5 cups Cooked white or brown rice
- 120ml / 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Cut off the tops of 4 large bell peppers, discard seeds and membranes, chop enough of the tops to make 60ml (1/4 cup)
set aside.
3. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add the cleaned peppers, cook for 5 minutes, and drain.
4. Sprinkle insides of the peppers with 1 tsp kosher salt.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 454g (16oz) ground beef, 120ml (1/2 cup) chopped onion, and reserved chopped bell pepper. Cook until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain excess fat.
6. Add 454g (16oz) diced tomatoes, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 240ml (1 cup) chopped spinach, and 2.5g (1/2 tsp) black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, stir in 360ml (1.5 cups) cooked rice, and almost all of the 120ml (1/2 cup) shredded cheese.
8. Stuff the peppers with the mixture, place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
9. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

47% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

59% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

6% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

1% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

59% of RDI

Folate

Folate

15% of RDI

Good to know

You can use cauliflower rice instead of standard rice for a lower-carb meal. Cook cauliflower rice for 5 minutes before adding to the beef mixture.