Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers | Balanced High-Protein Family Dinner

These Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are the ultimate family dinner — colorful, wholesome, and full of rich flavor.
Each pepper is packed with lean ground beef, fluffy quinoa, and a savory tomato sauce for a protein-rich, nutrient-dense meal that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying.

It’s a complete dinner in one dish — full of fiber, vitamins, and flavor — with all the comfort of a home-cooked casserole.
Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you want a healthy dinner that feels extra special.

🧺 Summary

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Servings: 4

🧰 Equipment

• Skillet
• Baking dish
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife and cutting board

🧾 Ingredients Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

• 4 bell peppers, tops removed and seeds cleaned
• ½ lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ½ small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional topping)
• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in cooked quinoa and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Fill each bell pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, until peppers are tender.
7. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese.

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 28 g

💡 Expert Tips

• Use red, yellow, and green peppers for a vibrant presentation.
• Swap quinoa for brown rice or cauliflower rice to change it up.
• Add Italian herbs or chili flakes for extra flavor.
• Make ahead and freeze — they reheat beautifully for quick dinners.

Conclusion

These Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers are a colorful, high-protein meal your family will love.
They’re hearty, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients — proof that nutritious can still mean delicious. 🌶️✨

Beef & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers | Balanced High-Protein Family Dinner

Colorful stuffed bell peppers filled with lean ground beef, quinoa, and tomato sauce. A balanced, protein-packed family meal that’s both hearty and healthy.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 bell peppers tops removed and seeds cleaned
• ½ lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ½ small onion diced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• ¼ cup shredded cheese optional topping
• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• Skillet
• Baking dish
• – Mixing bowl
• – Measuring cups and spoons
• – Knife and cutting board

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Stir in cooked quinoa and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Fill each bell pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, until peppers are tender.
7. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese.

Notes

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 28 g

💡 Expert Tips
• Use red, yellow, and green peppers for a vibrant presentation.
• Swap quinoa for brown rice or cauliflower rice to change it up.
• Add Italian herbs or chili flakes for extra flavor.
• Make ahead and freeze — they reheat beautifully for quick dinners.

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