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Description
Enjoy a fun twist on a classic with these Cheeseburger Stuffed Bell Peppers. They are packed with flavor and easy to customize for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped pickles, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Add diced tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Arrange bell pepper halves in a baking dish.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper half.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bell peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with optional toppings such as pickles, lettuce, and diced tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
- To meal prep, assemble the stuffed peppers ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Customize your toppings with your favorite cheeseburger fixings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg