Cheesy Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients:

Ground Meat: – 1 tablespoons olive oil – 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice – 1 bell pepper, red, orange, or yellow, cut into 1/4-inch dice – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 1 pound ground beef – 1 teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon pepper Peppers: – 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes – 2 teaspoons dried oregano – 8 ounces shredded Real California Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend, divided – 4 bell peppers, red, orange, yellow, or a combination, halved lengthwise, seeds and veins removed :Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Bell Pepper, Comfort Food, Beef Find & Buy

Directions:

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

To make the Ground Meat: In a large skillet over medium-high, heat oil. Add onion and diced pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring and breaking meat up, until meat is no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes.

To finish the Peppers: Stir tomatoes and oregano into Ground Meat and cook, stirring, until liquid has almost evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 3/4 of cheese.

Arrange peppers in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Spoon beef and cheese mixture into peppers. Cover with foil and bake until peppers are tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and bake uncovered until cheese begins to brown, about 10 minutes.

Serves 4 to 6

Recipe/Photo credit: Jill Hough for the California Milk Advisory Board

Nutritionals

Portions: 6
Kcals: 323
Fats(g): 16
Carbohydrates(g): 23
Protein(g): 24
Fiber(g): 6
Sodium(mg): 597

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Eating pattern based on ~1,500 calories/day, informed by common nutrition guidance for people using GLP-1 medications.

43g carbs, 16g fat, 43g protein per meal + >21g-30g average fiber, 2300mg sodium daily.

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Eating pattern based on 2000 kcals.

44g carbs, 22g fat, 67g protein per meal + 25g fiber, 2300mg sodium daily.

This pattern provides a moderate carbohydrate reduction (44g) for people who prefer to limit carbohydrate intake as part of their overall eating pattern. Its higher protein (67g) and fiber content are intended to help many people feel satisfied after meals and support regular digestion. This macronutrient profile is intended to offer a balanced option that many people find practical for everyday meals. This balanced macronutrient profile promotes metabolic health. Recipes labeled Low-Carb are intended for general menu planning only and are not designed to change your medication dose or replace personalized advice from your healthcare team.

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