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Meal Prep Unstuffed Pepper Bowls

A delightful twist on classic stuffed peppers, offering a nutritious meal you can prepare ahead of time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups uncooked rice Choose jasmine or brown rice as per your preference.
  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef Use ground turkey for a healthier alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt Essential for seasoning the meat.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Essential for seasoning the meat.
  • 2 green bell peppers Finely diced.
  • 1 red bell pepper Finely diced.
  • 0.5 medium onion Finely diced.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 small zucchini Quartered and sliced.
  • 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce About 3/4 cup.
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes Extra liquid drained.
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce Brings umami flavor.
  • salt To taste.
  • pepper To taste.
  • 0.75 cup shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese For a melty finish.

Method
 

  1. Cook Your Rice: Start by preparing your preferred rice according to package directions using water or broth for added flavor.
  2. Brown the Meat: In a large deep non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef along with salt and pepper. Cook until just barely cooked through.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced green and red bell peppers along with the onion into the same pan. Sauté until they start to soften, then add minced garlic and sliced zucchini.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add in the tomato sauce, drained diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, and season with additional salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until heated through.
  5. Finish With Cheese: If serving immediately, sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture and cover until melted. If prepping meals for later, portion out rice into containers followed by the unstuffed pepper mixture topped with cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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