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April 29, 2025
Traditional stuffed peppers made lighter with extra-lean ground beef and cauliflower rice. They're so flavorful, you'll never miss the added calories. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
13 Ingredients
Recipe
Skinny Stuffed Peppers
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Slice the tops from the bell peppers, remove the stems, and set aside. Remove the internal seeds and membranes. Arrange the peppers open side up in a glass baking dish.
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Finely chop the onion and pepper tops. Mince the garlic.
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Set an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, peppers, garlic, ground beef, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. Cook the beef and vegetables, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until it is thoroughly browned and the vegetables are soft, 7-8 minutes.
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Add the diced tomatoes and cauliflower rice to the skillet, and stir to combine with the beef. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Divide the beef mixture evenly between each bell pepper, firmly packing it into the cavities. Sprinkle the top of each pepper with a tablespoon of shredded cheese.
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Carefully pour enough water into the casserole dish to rise 1/2 inch up the sides of the peppers.
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Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. Lay the foil sprayed side down over the peppers and secure around the edges of the casserole dish.
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Bake the stuffed peppers on middle rack of oven until they can be easily pierced with a fork, about 50 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue baking until the cheese on top is golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
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Check to see that stuffed peppers are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the peppers to rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Cauliflower Rice Moisture Hack 💧Pat cauliflower rice completely dry with paper towels before cooking to prevent excess moisture and ensure a crisp, non-soggy filling.
- Bell Pepper Prep Pro 🫑Choose bell peppers with flat bottoms that can stand upright, and slice a tiny bit off the bottom to create a stable base for even cooking and presentation.
- Lean Meat Moisture Trick 🥩When using extra-lean ground beef, mix in a tablespoon of olive oil or grated onion to prevent the meat from becoming too dry during cooking.
- Cheese Melting Mastery 🧀For perfectly melted cheese, cover the stuffed peppers with foil for the last 3-5 minutes of baking to create a smooth, even cheese topping.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🌿Toast dried herbs like thyme and oregano in the pan with garlic and onions before adding to the meat mixture to intensify their aromatic qualities.
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Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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