Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Notes
Cut holes in the bottom of the peppers so they can drain.
Pre-roast the peppers for 5-10 minutes before filling, so they can get soft. (But don't overdo it or the peppers will collapse.)
Don't forget the cauliflower rice! Could use real rice if you prefer.
Ingredients
3 large red bell peppers, sliced in half horizontally and de-seeded
1/2 lb ground beef (90% lean sirloin)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small can mushrooms
1/2 c frozen Cauliflower rice
1/2 c carrots, chopped fine
1/4 onion, chopped fine
Shredded cheddar cheese
1 can italian tomato sauce
pinch of garlic powder
pinch of oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F. When oven is hot, place sliced peppers on nonstick foil and put in oven to start cooking, 5-10 minutes.
Sautee beef in a skillet; when cooked through, drain & place beef in a separate bowl.
Sautee vegetables & cauliflower rice in olive oil til tender.
Return cooked beef to pan; add tomato sauce, garlic powder, oregano and salt & pepper to taste.
Remove peppers from oven. Put some cheese at the bottom of each pepper, then spoon mixture into peppers. Top with cheese; return to oven and bake until cheese is melted & bubbly.