Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners
Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers balance tender orzo and juicy browned beef with spinach, lemon, and mint for a bright, aromatic filling. Tomato sauce keeps everything saucy, while feta and pine nuts add tang and crunch. Serve these peppers for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something hearty yet fresh.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add orzo and cook for exactly 6 minutes. Place spinach in a strainer. Pour the orzo into the strainer over the spinach.
- 3
Move the orzo and spinach to a mixing bowl and stir in the Greek seasoning; set aside.
- 4
Meanwhile, add oil to a heavy skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and ground beef. Cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
- 5
Add the beef mixture to the orzo mixture; add lemon juice and mint, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the lemon juice and mint to taste.
- 6
Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise; carefully remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Stuff the peppers with the beef orzo mixture. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Place each stuffed pepper into the dish; cover with foil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil. Sprinkle pine nuts and feta cheese over the peppers.
- 8
Bake until the pine nuts are lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.
- Calories 300.35 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.98 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 30.0 g 11%
- Total Fat 14.22 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.94 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.48 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 289.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.84 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 3.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 130.49 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 235.29 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 129.53 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 96.78 mg Good Source 108%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners is a Greek dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Mint, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 300.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Greek Seasoning. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 300.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners healthy?
- Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 300.35 calories and 12.98 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 289.93 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.94 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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