Cure cheeseburger cravings with a lightened up take on the classic. Banish the bready bun but embrace all the flavor with these easy stuffed peppers. This recipe calls for ground meat but easily goes vegetarian by switching it out for lentils, black beans, chickpeas or your favorite plant-based meat alternative. The trick is to mix ketchup and mustard – classic burger condiments – right into the filling along with some choice spices like paprika for smokiness. This healthier, tasty take on classic American fare is on the table in under an hour.
Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 293 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Primal Kitchen Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp. Primal Kitchen Spicy Mustard
- 1 lb. ground beef turkey, chicken or bison
- 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
- 3 large bell peppers sliced vertically with seeds removed
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ minced onion
- 1-½ Tbsp. coconut aminos
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ⅓ cup water
- Chopped parsley or dill
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and sauté 3-5 minutes; add garlic and stir until fragrant.
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Add beef, or protein of choice, and sauté until browned.
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Stir in ketchup, mustard, coconut aminos, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper and mix well. Lastly, stir in cauliflower rice.
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Scoop mixture into pepper halves and arrange on sheet pan or in baking dish.
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Add water to bottom of pan or dish and cover tightly with foil.
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Bake 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.
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Uncover and sprinkle on cheese. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake until cheese melts.
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To serve, top with parsley or dill.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 552mg23%
Potassium 549mg16%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 2335IU47%
Vitamin C 103mg125%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.