Savory Pumpkin & Beef Stuffed Peppers

Name: Savory Pumpkin & Beef Stuffed Peppers
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 medium Bell Peppers; 1 lb Minced Meat; 2 cups Pumpkin; 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese; 1 medium Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Low Carb • Gluten-FreeUnder 60 MinsHigh ProteinBakingDinner

Easy

45min

380kcal

4people

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Sweet, tender cubes of pumpkin and savory minced meat roasted inside vibrant bell peppers, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

If you are on the hunt for more recipes for butternut squash, you will be thrilled to discover that pumpkin is the ultimate swap! In this incredible recipe for Savory Pumpkin & Beef Stuffed Peppers, the natural, earthy sweetness of the diced pumpkin mimics butternut squash perfectly, creating a beautiful flavor harmony with rich, savory ground beef. Stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food, but adding the vibrant, tender chunks of squash-like vegetables completely transforms the dish into a gourmet autumn-inspired feast. The Savory Pumpkin & Beef Stuffed Peppers come together by sautéing aromatic onions and garlic with your highly perishable minced meat, before folding in those gorgeous, golden cubes of pumpkin. Everything is seasoned generously with Italian herbs to balance the subtle sweetness, then roasted to perfection inside crisp, colorful bell pepper bowls. The best part? The entire dish is crowned with a generous layer of gooey, melted mozzarella cheese that gets perfectly blistered in the oven. This recipe is not only incredibly satisfying and packed with protein, but it is also naturally low in carbohydrates and rich in essential vitamins from the vegetables. Whether you are cooking for a family weeknight dinner, hosting guests, or just looking to meal prep a few hearty lunches for the week, these Savory Pumpkin & Beef Stuffed Peppers will quickly become a beloved staple in your kitchen rotation. It is the perfect way to celebrate those warming, cozy flavors without needing any complicated techniques!

Ingredients

4 medium Bell Peppers
450 g Minced Meat (about 1 lb)
2 cups Pumpkin
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
1 medium Onion
2 cloves Garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds and membranes from the inside.
2
Dice the pumpkin and onion into small, bite-sized cubes, and mince the garlic.
3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4
Add the minced meat to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until fully browned.
5
Stir in the diced pumpkin, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until the pumpkin is slightly tender but still holds its shape.
6
Spoon the warm meat and pumpkin filling generously into the hollowed bell peppers.
7
Place the stuffed bell peppers upright in a baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes until the peppers are tender.
8
Remove from the oven, top each pepper evenly with the mozzarella cheese, and return to the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
9
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Chef's Tips

•To ensure the pumpkin cubes cook evenly in the skillet, dice them fairly small (about the size of a playing die).
•If your bell peppers won't stand up straight in the baking dish, carefully slice a very thin sliver off the bottom to create a flat base, being careful not to cut a hole in the bottom.
•A splash of water or beef broth in the bottom of the baking dish can help steam the peppers and make them extra tender.

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