Description
Savory Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are a healthy and delicious meal option, packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly oil a baking dish and place the hollowed peppers upright in it.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined and heated through.
- Generously spoon the beef and quinoa mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down slightly. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables.
- These stuffed peppers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Savory Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers, healthy stuffed peppers, quinoa recipe, beef recipe