Description
A delicious, quick, and budget-friendly recipe for creamy stuffed bell peppers, perfect for maintaining a low-carb lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or feta)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the ground meat until browned.
- Stir in cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Generously stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Notes
Experiment with different fillings and toppings to suit your taste. Keep an eye on the cheese while baking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg