Get ready to transform your dinner routine with a mouthwatering recipe that combines hearty ground beef, nutritious sweet potatoes, and vibrant spinach, all nestled inside perfectly roasted bell peppers. This isn't just another stuffed pepper recipe - it's a flavor-packed, nutrient-dense meal that will have your family begging for seconds and your taste buds dancing with joy!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Wash the bell peppers and carefully cut off the tops. Remove the seeds and membranes from inside, creating a hollow cavity for stuffing.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook until no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Add diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook with the beef for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix the seasonings thoroughly with the beef and sweet potato mixture.
- Add diced tomatoes and fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and ingredients are well combined.
- Carefully spoon the beef, sweet potato, and spinach mixture into the prepared bell peppers, filling them to the top.
- Place the stuffed peppers in the prepared baking dish, standing upright. If needed, trim the bottom of peppers slightly to help them stand stable.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove foil during the last 5 minutes of cooking to allow the tops to slightly brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese.
Tips
- Choose bell peppers that are firm, symmetrical, and have a flat bottom to help them stand upright in the baking dish.
- For extra flavor, consider using a mix of bell pepper colors - red, yellow, and green can make the dish visually stunning.
- If you want to make this recipe healthier, opt for lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
- Ensure your sweet potatoes are diced uniformly to guarantee even cooking.
- Don't overcook the spinach - you want it just wilted to maintain its vibrant color and nutritional value.
- For a low-carb variation, you can replace sweet potatoes with cauliflower rice.
- If the peppers are browning too quickly, loosely tent the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and make them easier to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
