Stuffed Bell Peppers With Cream Cheese
These cream cheese-filled peppers embody simplicity and elegance with just six ingredients! Low in carbs yet bursting with flavor, they require only five minutes of prep time.
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Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers 3 yellow, 2 red, 1 orange, around 680g/1.5 lbs
- 680 g/1.5 lbs ground beef
- 2 packets taco seasoning mix around 60g/2.1 oz
- 340 g/12 oz cream cheese softened
- 20 g/1.5 tablespoon garlic powder
- 425 g/15 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies Rotel
- 340 g/1.5 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
- Return the beef to the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning, garlic powder, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise, removing the seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Fold in the shredded cheese.
- Add the beef mixture to the cream cheese mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Arrange the bell pepper halves on a baking sheet, and cut side up. Evenly distribute the filling among the pepper halves.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Optionally, you can pre-bake the empty pepper halves for 5 minutes to soften them before adding the filling.
Notes
- Use different types of cheese like cheddar, pepper jack, or mozzarella for a flavor twist.
- Swap ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for ground beef.
- Add diced onions, jalapeños, or other veggies to the filling for extra nutrition.
- For a crispier texture, broil the stuffed peppers for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Serve with toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for added flavor.
- Let the filling cool completely before stuffing the peppers for easier handling.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 772mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3783IUVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 3mg
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