Classic Stuffed Pepper
The Hoppin Meal Plans version of a classic stuffed pepper
Equipment
- Skillet, Baking Dish
Ingredients
Peppers
- 4 Bell Peppers Large enough for stuffing
Beef Mixture
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp basil
- 2 cans tomato paste
- 1 cup water
Rice Mixture
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tbsp basil
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Optional
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Slice peppers in half and remove seeds. Place on baking sheet, and put in oven. Cook for about 20 – 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef to the pan and brown. Drain fat. Add spices, tomato paste, and water to pan. Stir to combine and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- While beef and sauce mixture are cooking, in a separate pan - heat olive oil for the cauliflower rice. Add cauliflower rice and herbs. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Just before peppers are done, combine meat mixture and cauliflower rice. Remove peppers from oven, stuff with mix, and serve.
- If using cheese, After stuffing, add cheese and place back in oven until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
Notes
This recipe is 6 Green, Blue, or Purple WW Points.