These beef stuffed peppers are tender and filled with a delicious beef mixture. They make for an easy meal prep idea and are great if you’re looking for a low carb dinner idea. Easy and of course tasty. You will definitely want to give these beef stuffed bell peppers a try!

Happy Wednesday you guys! I’m so excited to share my beef stuffed bell pepper recipe with you. I made these on Tuesday and since then they’re all I’ve been craving. I promise you won’t regret making these stuffed peppers. They’re so good and also low carb. They’re great for meal prepping which I clearly should’ve done for the week. LOL. I guess there is always next week.

If you’re trying to be more mindful of your eating habits, then these stuffed bell peppers are a great meal option for you. You can meal prep them for the week and have a low carb lunch or dinner all week long. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. I know I always thought eating healthy took so much work. It in fact doesn’t I think it’s super easy!

Low Carb Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

These beef stuffed bell peppers are super easy to make. They’re ready in just 30 minutes and make for a great dinner idea on a crazy weekday. If you’re looking for a great meal to meal prep with these low carb stuffed peppers would work great. Something I told myself I was going to be better about was meal prepping. I think these beef stuffed bell peppers would be a great start!

You can serve these stuffed bell peppers all by themselves they’re a complete meal. Or if you’d like you can pair them with a delicious side. Some of my favorites are:

Avocado
Pinapple
Roasted Veggies
Salad
Sweet Potato Fries

Along with being super delicious these beef stuffed bell peppers are low carb and make for a really easy meal prep idea. Make a big batch on Sunday and have lunch for the whole week. There is so much to love about these bell peppers. Easy, healthy, and delicious!

Why This Recipe Is the Best

Super Easy to Make: From start to finish these stuffed bell peppers are ready in just 30 minutes. Making for a really easy meal any day of the week. Being a mom meals like this are a lifesaver!

Loaded With Flavor: The seasoning combination used for these stuffed peppers take the flavor to a whole new level! Each bite is loaded with just as much flavor as the last!

Great For Meal Prepping: These stuffed bell peppers work great if you’re wanting to meal prep for the week. An easy and delicious lunch for the whole week!

Low Carb and Healthy: This recipe is low carb and makes for a healthy dinner idea your whole family will love.

Variations and Substitutions: There are so many options when it comes to making these stuffed bell peppers. Change things up to better fit your perfect stuffed bell pepper!

Stuffed Bell Pepper Swaps

Veggies Swaps:

Yellow Squash
Mushrooms
Cabbage
Cauliflower Rice
Onions

Protein Swaps:

Ground Chicken
Ground Turkey
Ground Sausage
Rotisserie Style Chicken
Steak

Beef Stuffed Bell Pepper Ingredients

Red Bell Peppers
Ground Beef
Olive Oil
Garlic Cloves
Zucchini
Half and Half
Taco Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper
Paprika
Water
Black Beans
Mexican Cheese

classic stuffed peppers are always a winner

How to Make Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Step By Step instructions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare the Bell Peppers: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the tops of the bell peppers off and remove the seeds from the inside. Boil the peppers for 10 minutes until they are soft and then drain and set aside for later.
Cook the Ground Beef: In a large pan cook the ground beef until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Garlic and Zucchini: Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan and cook the minced garlic for 2-3 minutes. Cut the zucchini and add to the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the zucchini is soft.
Mix Everything Together: Add the cooked beef back to the pan and stir in the taco seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and water and mix until fully combined.
Stuff the Peppers: Place the peppers in a baking dish and evenly fill each pepper with the beef mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake and Serve: Bake the peppers for 7-10 minutes. The cheese should be melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

How to Store Stuffed Peppers

In the Refrigerator: Store Bell Peppers in an airtight container or in plastic wrap up to 5 days.

In the Freezer: Can you freeze stuffed bell peppers? The simple answer is yes. If you’re wanting to store the peppers for a longer period of time freezing them is the way to go. Store the peppers in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. They will last 3-4 months in the freezer.

These beef stuffed bell peppers are perfectly tender and filled with a delicious beef mixture. They’re ready in just 30 minutes meaning no fuss for dinner on those busy weekdays.

Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

This beef stuffed bell pepper recipe is so easy to make. It's low in carbs and makes for an easy meal any day of the week. Say hello to healthier dinners this summer with these yummy beef stuffed bell peppers!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

6 Large Red Bell Peppers
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Large Zucchini
3 Cloves Garlic Minced
2 Tablespoons Half and Half
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
4 Tablespoons Water
10 oz Black Beans
2 Cups Shredded Mexican Cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the tops of the bell peppers off and remove the seeds. Boil the peppers for 10 minutes until they are soft. Remove from the pot of water and set aside.
In a pan over medium heat cook the ground beef until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add one tablespoon olive oil to the same pan and add the minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Cut the zucchini and add it to the pan. Cook until softened about 10 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and mix together the taco seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half and half until everything is fully mixed together. Fold in the beans.
Place the peppers in a baking dish and evenly fill each pepper with the beef mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
Cook until the cheese is bubbly and melted between 7-10 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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I hope you try out this recipe soon and LOVE it just as much as I do! Share a photo on social media and make sure to tag me! I’d love seeing how your stuffed bell peppers turned out!

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