Create a satisfying single serve Stuffed Peppers in just 30 minutes with our quick, easy recipe. Ideal for busy weeknights or a comforting meal for one, this small batch recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and nutrients.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: peppers, stuffed bell peppers, stuffed peppers
Trim the pepper: Cut ¼-inch from the stem end of the bell pepper to remove the top of the pepper. Remove the seeds and membrane; rinse the inside of the pepper and slice in half, lengthwise.
Blanch the pepper: Fill a 2-quart pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Immerse both halves of the pepper into the boiling water for 3 minutes. Carefully remove the peppers from the hot water and place them on a clean kitchen towel. Sprinkle the insides with ⅛ of a teaspoon of salt and invert on the towel to drain.
Make the stuffing: Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook stirring occasionally for 30 seconds more.
Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
Stir in chopped tomatoes and spinach and cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the cheese.
Fill the pepper cavities with the meat mixture. Place the peppers in a lightly greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven. If the cheese has not fully melted after baking, remove the foil and place the peppers back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.Enjoy warm.
Notes
Expert Tips
Feel free to use ground turkey, ground beef, or ground pork instead of ground beef.
Depending on the size of your bell pepper, you may have extra meat leftover. Pour the remaining cooked meat mixture over the tops of the pepper halves before baking.
Taste the cooked ground beef and add additional salt if you feel it's necessary.
Always feel free to add additional cheese, if preferred.