Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Very easy
Hannah
Hannah

Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers

6 minutesPrep time

25 minutesCook time

549 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Ground beef

1/4 lb

Ground beef

Taco seasoning

1 tbsp

Taco seasoning

Bell pepper (assorted)

1

Bell pepper (assorted)

Cheddar (shredded)

2 tbsp

Cheddar (shredded)

Tomato

1

Tomato

Zucchini

1/4

Zucchini

Sour cream

optional

1 tbsp

Sour cream

Cilantro (fresh)

optional

1 tbsp

Cilantro (fresh)

Utensils

Oven, Stovetop, Frying pan, Baking dish, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rinse the bell peppers & slice off the tops. Gently remove the seeds, keeping the peppers intact. Add the peppers to a baking dish & roast in the oven for 15 min.
  • Step 2
    Rinse & dice the tomato.
  • Step 3
    Rinse & dice the zucchini.
  • Step 4
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini & tomatoes. Season with salt & sauté for 4-5 min.
  • Step 5
    Add in the ground beef & taco seasoning. Cook the meat for 4-5 min, breaking it into small pieces with the spatula. Remove from the heat once it's mostly cooked.
  • Step 6
    Add half the shredded cheese to the meat mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Step 7
    Remove the roasted peppers from the oven. Scoop the cheesy meat mix into each pepper. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake in the oven at 400°F for 10 min, until the cheese is nicely melted.
  • Step 8
    Serve the stuffed peppers with a dollop of sour cream & fresh cilantro (both optional) Enjoy!