Description
A quick, small-batch recipe for stuffed bell peppers filled with savory beef, onions, and melted cheese, designed to serve two people in under 30 minutes with zero waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (olive or avocado)
- 8–10 ounces beef (ribeye or sirloin), sliced thin against the grain
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (provolone or mix with sharp cheddar)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash peppers, cut off tops, and remove seeds/membranes using a spoon. Brush inside and outside with oil.
- Place peppers upright in a baking dish and roast for 15 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- While peppers roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced beef to the skillet, sear for 1 minute without stirring, then toss and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- Remove peppers from oven. Divide beef mixture evenly between peppers.
- Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
- Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Let cool for 2 minutes before serving immediately.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Use a spoon to remove pepper seeds to avoid tearing. Let cheese sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before grating for better melting. Do not overstuff peppers. Best eaten fresh; reheating may affect texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, stuffed peppers, small batch dinner, quick weeknight meal, beef recipes, comfort food, gluten-free option