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Healthy Stuffed Peppers with Ground Turkey or Beef

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  • Author: asma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Satisfying and nutritious, these Healthy Stuffed Peppers are filled with a flavorful mix of ground turkey or beef, rice, and Italian herbs. Perfect for busy nights, they’re gluten-free, easy to make, and freezer-friendly for meal planning!

Ingredients

Units Scale

Meat:

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

Produce:

  • 6 bell peppers (tops cut off, seeds and membranes removed)
  • 3/4 cup yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)

Condiments:

  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

Pasta & Grains:

  • 3/4 cup cooked brown or white rice

Baking & Spices:

  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Oils & Vinegars:

  • 2 tsp olive oil

Dairy:

  • 4 oz (1 cup) shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

Liquids:

  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Peppers:
    • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Arrange them upright in a baking dish.
  3. Cook the Filling:
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
    • Add the ground turkey or beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
    • Stir in garlic, diced tomatoes, cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
  4. Stuff the Peppers:
    • Spoon the filling mixture into the bell peppers, pressing it down gently to fill completely. Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake:
    • Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the baking dish to help steam the peppers. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve:
    • Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or additional cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Use quinoa or cauliflower rice as a substitute for rice for a low-carb option.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • For extra flavor, mix in chopped fresh basil or parsley into the filling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-inspired

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/healthy-stuffed-peppers-with-ground-turkey-or-beef/