Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe
These Healthy Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers are an easy, high-protein dinner made with tender bell peppers, seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, garlic, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and a wholesome, hormone-friendly meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
- Place the peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced onion and cook for several minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook while breaking it apart.
- Stir in the garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and cook until the beef is almost fully cooked.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and fill each half with the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over each pepper.
- Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Serve warm.