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High Protein Unstuffed Peppers in a cast iron skillet with melted cheddar cheese.

High Protein Unstuffed Peppers

A hearty, deconstructed take on stuffed peppers featuring ground meat, rice, beans, and peppers topped with melted cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or cheese blend
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish or oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the ground turkey or beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the diced green and red bell peppers. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Add the cooked brown rice or quinoa, drained diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to combine flavors.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish or an oven safe skillet, spreading it evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the filling.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

Great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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