Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

Colorful bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and cheese — a classic comfort meal that's naturally low in carbs.

Ingredients

• •4 bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
• •300g lean ground beef
• •1 can (400g) diced tomatoes, drained
• •1 onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• •80g shredded mozzarella or cheddar
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place hollowed peppers upright in a baking dish.
2. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
3. 3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
4. 4. Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
5. 5. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper, pressing down lightly. Top with shredded cheese.
6. 6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.