There are so many fun ways to prepare bell peppers, but our all-time favorite is stuffed-style!
Oven, Stovetop, Frying pan, Baking dish
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!
Average estimated amount for one serving
Energy | 525 cal. |
Fat | 36 g |
Carbohydrates | 19 g |
Protein | 34 g |
Fiber | 7 g |
On average, one serving of the recipe "Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers" contains 525 Energy, 36 g of Fat, 19 g of Carbohydrates, 34 g of Protein, 7 g of Fiber.