Low Carb Cheesey Stuffed Peppers

 

Ingredients

• 6-8 green, orange, or yellow bell peppers
• 1-2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 large can of diced tomatoes
• 2 garlic wedges, minced
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove all the seeds and white stuff. Simmer peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes
3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, garlic and diced tomato and fry for about 3 minutes. Stir in ground beef. Cook the meat until it is no longer pink.
4. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out peppers. Place stuffed peppers onto a baking tray
5. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 5 additional minutes.

Source: Carmen's Kitchen