24 Ground Beef Meal Prep Ideas
Elevate your stuffed pepper game with the Instant Pot, turning a seemingly intricate dish into a quick and easy culinary masterpiece.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (color of your preference)
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 250 g. lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the bell peppers thoroughly, cut off the tops carefully, and remove all veins using a sharp knife.
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onions, sauté until onions are translucent. Add diced carrots and continue to sauté until they soften.
- Incorporate the lean ground beef and rice, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully stuff each bell pepper with the prepared filling, ensuring they are packed but not overfilled. Secure the tops of the peppers with wooden toothpicks to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Place the Instant Pot's steamer rack at the bottom. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Arrange stuffed bell peppers on the steamer rack. Close the Instant Pot lid, set the steam function, and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the Instant Pot to depressurize naturally before opening. Carefully remove the stuffed peppers using tongs. Sprinkle grated cheese on top for added flavor, texture, and creaminess.
Notes
Only 3 WW points
Nutrition
Serving: 336g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.6mg