Stuff it! Low Carb Cheesey Stuffed Peppers Recipe

By Shirl

Here is a healthy alternative that is as easy on the waistline as it is delicious. While most stuffed pepper recipes have rice, or some other starchy carb, this one is stuffed only with meat and cheese and it's totally low carb friendly!

Ingredients

• 6-8 green, orange, or yellow bell peppers
• 1-2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 large can of diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic wedges, minced
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from carmenskitchen.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut the tops off the peppers and remove all the seeds and white stuff. Simmer peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic and diced tomato and fry for about 3 minutes. Stir in ground beef. Cook the meat until it is no longer pink.
Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out peppers. Place stuffed peppers onto a baking tray
Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 5 additional minutes.