
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Blood Sugar: LowServings: 4Preparation Time: 45minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin AVitamin CIronFolateMagnesiumCalcium
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
104kcal
Sugar
3g
Fat
4g
Fiber
1g
Sat fat
2g
Protein
7g
Carbs
9g
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
- 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.
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
47% of RDI
Magnesium
59% of RDI
Vitamin C
12% of RDI
Omega 3
1% of RDI
Vitamin A
1% of RDI
Calcium
23% of RDI
Folate
38% 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.
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