Beef and Vegetable Stuffed Bell Peppers
These colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef zucchini and tomatoes seasoned with Italian herbs for a classic paleo comfort meal. They are grain free and dairy free making them a wholesome dinner the entire family can enjoy.
Hearty grain free dairy free stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
Main
Filling
Sauce
Aromatics
Seasoning
Instructions
Preheat and Prep Peppers
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove all seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish and lightly brush the outside with olive oil.
Brown the Beef
In a skillet over medium high heat cook the ground beef and onion together until the meat is no longer pink breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
Make the Filling
Add zucchini Italian seasoning and crushed tomatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together and simmer for 5 minutes until the zucchini is slightly softened and the flavors meld together.
Stuff and Bake
Spoon the filling generously into each bell pepper and cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until peppers are tender.
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