Here’s a tasty Burger and Cheese Stuffed Pepper recipe, complete with cooking instructions and a nutritional breakdown.
Burger and Cheese Stuffed Pepper Recipe
Ingredients
• 1 medium green bell pepper (hollowed out, seeds removed)
• 4 oz (113g) medium ground beef (about the size of a deck of cards or a medium fist if you don’t have a scale)
• 1/4 cup (28g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked asparagus (about 4–5 spears), optional as a side
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (for added flavor and nutrients)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, or smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pepper: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the top of the green bell pepper and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings you like. Remove from heat.
3. Combine with Cheese: Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing it with the cooked beef until it’s well-distributed and beginning to melt slightly.
4. Stuff the Pepper: Spoon the beef and cheese mixture into the hollowed-out bell pepper, pressing down slightly to pack it in.
5. Bake: Place the stuffed pepper in a small baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the pepper is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Prepare Optional Sides: While the pepper bakes, you can stir-fry the asparagus and mushrooms in a separate skillet with a little olive oil or butter until tender (about 5 minutes).
7. Serve: Remove the pepper from the oven, let it cool for a minute, and enjoy with the asparagus and mushrooms on the side.
Nutritional Information (per stuffed pepper with side veggies)
• Calories: ~371
• Protein: ~34.4g
• Fat: ~21.2g
• Total Carbohydrates: ~13g
• Fiber: ~4.7g
• Net Carbohydrates: ~8.3g
This stuffed pepper is a low-carb, high-protein option that’s perfect for keeping you full without overloading on carbs. It’s also a good source of fiber and healthy fats.