Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers
Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers feature tender red bell peppers packed with savory ground beef, onion, and garlic, all simmered with juicy diced tomatoes. A melty blanket of cheddar finishes each pepper for a rich, comforting bite. Serve on busy evenings when you want a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly. Drain the excess grease, then stir in the garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the onions soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cheese, then set the mixture aside.
- 3
Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the veins and seeds. Fill each pepper with the ground beef mixture and pour in some of the chicken broth. Set them into the cups of a muffin tin and replace the tops.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Calories 451.66 kcal High 23%
- Protein 26.74 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 19.11 g 7%
- Total Fat 30.21 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 13.56 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 99.85 mg High 33%
- Sodium 618.64 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 2.64 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 7.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 276.88 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 519.44 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 117.23 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 197.36 mg Good Source 219%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Weeknight Beef Stuffed Peppers is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 451.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, Minced Garlic, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 451.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers healthy?
- Quick Weeknight Beef-Stuffed Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 451.66 calories and 26.74 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 618.64 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.56 g (68% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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