Description
Stuffed Peppers Bowls have all the flavors of the original but in less time and easily customizable. A meal prep pro with components that work all week long!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
- 2 cups cooked rice (or other grain like quinoa or pasta)
- 4 bell peppers, diced (mix of colors for variety)
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, jack or cheddar - or a mix)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Cook 2 cups of rice according to package directions in water or broth. Set aside.
- Cook the seasoned beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the diced onion, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook until beef is fully cooked and onion is softened, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to a serving bowl and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Prepare the peppers: Add the diced bell peppers to the same pan with the leftover drippings and lightly sauté for 3-4 minutes until just softened.
- Warm the marinara: Heat marinara sauce in a small saucepan or microwave until warmed through.
- Build your bowls: Let everyone create their own bowls by layering rice as the base, then adding seasoned beef, diced peppers, marinara sauce, and topping with shredded cheese.
Notes
Cook components separately and store in individual containers for up to 4 days
Repurpose leftovers: Use peppers in breakfast scrambles, beef mixture for tacos, rice for stir-fries, marinara for pasta night
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 12.6 g
- Sodium: 1419.2 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
- Fiber: 5.5 g
- Protein: 39.4 g
- Cholesterol: 118.8 mg