Description
This Cheesy Beef & Pepper Delight recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines ground beef, bell peppers, and gooey melted cheese for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add vegetables: Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5–6 minutes.
- Season and simmer: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the beef mixture. Cover and let melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or in toasted sandwich rolls.
- For a low-carb option, spoon into halved bell peppers and bake until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
