High Protein Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers
These colorful stuffed bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, quinoa, and tomatoes creating a well-rounded high protein meal in a natural edible bowl. Each pepper delivers over 38 grams of protein making them an excellent choice for muscle building nutrition.
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and quinoa for a complete high protein dinner.
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Ingredients
Vessel
Filling
Seasoning
Topping
Instructions
Prepare the Peppers and Oven
Preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius or 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold all four peppers upright. Slice the tops off the peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and place them cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
Cook the Beef Filling
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks, then drain any excess fat. Add the diced tomatoes, cooked quinoa, and Italian seasoning to the skillet and stir everything together, cooking for another 2 minutes until well combined.
Fill and Bake the Peppers
Spoon the beef and quinoa mixture generously into each bell pepper, pressing down lightly to pack it in and mounding it slightly above the rim. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the peppers have softened and the filling is heated through.
Add Cheese and Finish
Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the tops of each stuffed pepper. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 8 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and beginning to turn golden and bubbly.
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