These High-Protein Stuffed Peppers are a versatile, protein-packed meal you can prep in bulk and enjoy all week long. Enjoy the satisfying flavours and nutrients in every bite!
Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 32 minutesmins
Equipment
Frying Pan
Air fryer or Oven
Ingredients
2Bell Peppers
2slicesCheese(mozzarella recommended)
Mince
Low-Calorie Cooking Spray
500g5% Fat Beef Mince
1Garlic Clove
1White Onion
2tbspKetchup
1tbspSweet Chilli Sauce
1tinChopped Tomatoes
Seasoning
1Beef Stock Cube
1tspMixed Herbs
1tspBlack Pepper
1tspSalt
1tspPaprika
1tspAll Purpose Seasoning
Instructions
Spray a non-stick frying pan lightly with low-calorie cooking spray and heat over medium. Add the minced beef and cook until browned, breaking up any clumps as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan with the beef. Sauté until the onion softens, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the beef stock cube, mixed herbs, all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Add the ketchup, sweet chilli sauce, and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and let simmer for 10 minutes until the flavours meld.
For each serving, spoon a portion of the prepared mince mixture into two halved peppers. Top each half with a slice of cheese.
Using the Airfryer
Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket and cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Using the Oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the air fryer or oven, and enjoy warm. This recipe makes 1 serving with the given macros. Store the remaining mince in the fridge for future stuffed peppers.
Notes
Meal Prep Tip:The mince mixture makes 6-8 servings, perfect for meal prep. Simply store the cooked mince in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, stuff fresh pepper halves with the filling, add cheese, and cook as needed.Customizations:•Add Grains: Mix in cooked couscous or quinoa to the mince filling for added texture and fiber.•Add More Veggies: For extra nutrients, add diced zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms to the filling.•Switch Up the Cheese: Try using cheddar or a spicier cheese like pepper jack for variety.•Spice It Up: Add a dash of hot sauce or chili flakes to the filling for a bit of heat.