NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

2 medium Bell peppers

0.25 cup Cooked brown rice

0.25 cup Tomato sauce (no sugar added)

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Slice the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds and membranes from the inside.

• 3

  In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the cooked brown rice, tomato sauce, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 6

  Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

• 7

  Stand the bell peppers upright in a baking dish and spoon the beef and rice mixture into each pepper until tightly packed.

• 8

  Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the baking dish and cover the dish tightly with foil.

• 9

  Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the peppers are tender.

• 10

  Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.