Stuffed Peppers

Gluten Free
Health score
26%
Stuffed Peppers
45 min.
2
488kcal

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that's also gluten-free, look no further than these Stuffed Peppers. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner and will satisfy your comfort food cravings. With a mix of spices, ground beef, cheese, and rice, these peppers are packed with flavor and texture. The bell peppers become tender and slightly sweet when baked, creating a delicious contrast with the savory filling.
The process of making these stuffed peppers is straightforward and fun. You'll start by browning the ground beef with onions, adding spices for a flavorful base. Then, you'll mix in cooked rice, cheese, and crushed tomatoes, creating a hearty filling. The real magic happens when you stuff this mixture into the bell peppers, creating a beautiful and colorful dish. Baking the peppers ensures they become tender, and the cheese on top adds a delightful melted touch.
This recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a good balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. It's a great option for those following a gluten-free diet or simply looking for a satisfying meal. With a prep time of 45 minutes, it's an easy weeknight dinner that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 tsp ground pepper 
  • 0.3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder 
  • 0.8 cup rice cooked uncooked ()
  • 0.8 tsp cumin 
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder 
  • oz ground beef 
  • 0.5  onion diced
  • 0.3 tsp paprika 
  •  bell pepper red (or a different color bell pepper)
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • 0.3 cup canned tomatoes crushed
  • tsp worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Start off by browning the ground beef in a skillet with the diced onion. Once the beef is cooked, add the spices and Worcestershire sauce. Now you could either leave the ground beef and onion in the skillet or transfer it to a bowl. Then, mix in the rice, 1/4 cup of cheese, and the crushed tomato.
  2. Cut off the tops of the peppers and carve out all of the veins and seeds. This will open the pepper up so you can stuff lots of filling in!Then, you guessed it, stuff the filling in!
  3. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese on top of the peppers.
  4. Place the peppers on a baking pan and cover the top with foil.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes. To brown the cheese on top you can either remove the foil from the top of the peppers for the last 5-10 minutes, or after the 30 minutes, remove the foil and turn the broiler on for a few minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on it though!

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein21.85%
Fat52.3%
Carbs25.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
145
Glycemic Load
20.78
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.672173847323%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.73mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.73kcal
24.39%
Fat:28.46g
43.79%
Saturated Fat:11.6g
72.48%
Carbohydrates:31.65g
10.55%
Net Carbohydrates:27.33g
9.94%
Sugar:8.31g
9.23%
Cholesterol:94.64mg
31.55%
Sodium:596.48mg
25.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.75g
53.5%
Vitamin C:158.16mg
191.71%
Vitamin A:4382.64IU
87.65%
Vitamin B6:0.9mg
44.88%
Vitamin B12:2.58µg
42.94%
Zinc:6.09mg
40.62%
Selenium:26.32µg
37.6%
Vitamin B3:6.81mg
34.07%
Phosphorus:332.07mg
33.21%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.52%
Iron:4.36mg
24.23%
Potassium:812.63mg
23.22%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.67%
Vitamin E:3.3mg
22.01%
Folate:78.07µg
19.52%
Fiber:4.32g
17.29%
Calcium:168.55mg
16.86%
Magnesium:59.27mg
14.82%
Vitamin B5:1.37mg
13.73%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12%
Copper:0.23mg
11.68%
Vitamin K:11.15µg
10.62%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%