Stuffed Peppers
These high-protein Stuffed Peppers are hearty, flavour-packed, and easy to prepare. With seasoned lean beef mince, melty mozzarella, and roasted bell peppers, this recipe delivers 56g of protein per serving while keeping your calories in check. Perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Oven or Air Fryer
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 Bell Peppers
- 2 slices Mozzarella Cheese
Mince
- Low-Calorie Cooking Spray
- 400 g 5% Fat Beef Mince 95% lean ground beef
- 2 Garlic Clove
- ½ medium White Onion
- 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 1 tin Chopped Tomatoes
Seasoning
- 1 Beef Stock Cube
- 1 tbsp Mixed Herbs
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning
Instructions
- Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, add the onion and garlic, and cook on medium heat until softened and fragrant.
- Add the beef mince, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until fully browned.
- Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, stock cube, mixed herbs, ketchup, sweet chilli, and all-purpose seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the peppers and place a mozzarella slice on top, making sure it sits neatly inside the opening.
- Place the peppers in an ovenproof dish and bake at 180°C for 10 minutes, or cook in the air fryer at the same temperature, until the cheese has melted and is golden.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes enough mince for 2 servings, but the peppers and mozzarella listed are for 1 serving. Double the peppers and cheese if preparing both servings at once.
- You can prepare the mince ahead of time, then simply stuff and bake the peppers when ready to eat.
- Great served on its own, or with a light side salad for extra freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 56gFat: 19g