Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Level: Medium | Prep Time: 15-20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Serves: 6-8 peppers

These hearty, flavor-packed stuffed peppers are a satisfying crowd-pleaser—perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prepping for the week. With a smoky, spicy kick and a delicious blend of beef, veggies, and melted cheese, they’re both comforting and nutrient-rich. Easy to make and even better the next day, they’ll quickly become a go-to favorite.

Ingredients

Preparations

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut tops off of peppers. Remove the membrane and seeds as much as possible. Then chop edible part of cap to use in recipe.
  3. Lightly oil the outside of peppers and place in a parchment lined baking dish, so they stay upright.
  4. Warm 2 tbsp Pasolivo Red Jalapeno Olive Oil in a large fry pan
  5. Add ground beef, sprinkle with 1 tsp Pasolivo Kosher Flake Sea Salt and Pasolivo Smokey Spice Blend . Cook until just done. Remove and put in a bowl. (if meat was fatty, wipe out the pan).
  6. Add 2 tbsp Pasolivo Red Jalapeno Olive Oil , then add onions and 1 tsp Pasolivo Kosher Flake Sea Salt . Saute until onions are translucent.
  7. Add garlic and chopped pepper tops. Cook an additional minute.
  8. Add beans, corn, spinach, rice/quinoa, and cooked ground beef. Cook a minute while mixing, then remove from heat, and stir in one cup of cheese.
  9. Taste mixture and add Pasolivo Kosher Flake Sea Salt and Pasolivo Smokey Spice Blend to taste.
  10. Fill peppers, cover with foil, and bake covered for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
  11. Remove foil and sprinkle peppers with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  12. Continue to bake about 10 minutes, until cheese is melty.
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