Healthy Colombian Beef and Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Rice

A nutritious twist on a classic Colombian beef dish, featuring lean beef and cheese stuffed into bell peppers, served alongside flavorful rice. This balanced meal offers protein, fiber, and a delicious taste of Colombia.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. 3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent. 4. Add ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until beef is browned and cooked through. 5. Stir in diced tomato and cooked rice; cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and mix in chopped cilantro. 6. Stuff each bell pepper half with the beef and rice mixture. 7. Top with shredded cheese. 8. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until the peppers are tender and cheese is melted. 9. Serve warm and enjoy your healthy Colombian meal!

100g lean ground beef 1/4 cup low-fat shredded cheese (queso fresco or mozzarella) 1/2 cup cooked white or brown rice 1 medium bell pepper (red or green) 1 small tomato, diced 1/4 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 tsp ground cumin