Beefy stuffed peppers from Recipe Renovator | paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, low-sodium, dairy-free

Hearty stuffed peppers with a paleo twist


We’re kicking off October’s theme of paleo month with the first of some hearty, meaty recipes. All the cookbooks this month will be meat-focused (don’t worry, next month is vegan month).

I don’t remember my mom making stuffed peppers when I was a kid, but I know they’re a favorite on many tables. I was inspired by these gorgeous striped peppers at the store. I took the classic recipe, normally using rice, and swapped out cauliflower rice, adding grass-fed ground beef, celery, chopped cherry tomatoes, and tomato paste. These are rich and filling.

Suitable for:

paleo, low-sodium, migraine, gluten-free, celiac diets

Not recommended for:

vegan, vegetarian diets
Beefy stuffed peppers from Recipe Renovator | paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, low-sodium, dairy-free

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Beefy stuffed peppers from Recipe Renovator | paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, low-sodium, dairy-free

Beefy stuffed peppers {paleo}

Hearty stuffed peppers with a paleo twist
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bell peppers any color
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped (2-3 ribs)
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 8 ounces beef (grass-fed) ground
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes chopped (a handful)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro minced (sub Italian flat-leaf parsley if you hate cilantro)
  • 4 ounces cauliflower (riced) 1/2 cup (frozen, slightly thawed)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin (dried)
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste (4 tbsp) organic, no salt added
  • 2 tbsp water (filtered or spring) or beef broth

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F/180C/gas mark 4.
  • Wash the peppers, then carefully cut away the tops in one piece (like taking off the top of a pumpkin). Remove the ribs and seeds from inside. Set peppers aside in a small baking dish.
  • Heat the olive oil until shimmering over medium heat in a medium-sized nonstick or cast iron pan. Sauté the celery and garlic until golden.
  • Add the beef and tomatoes and sauté until cooked through, breaking up with a spoon. After five minutes, add the rest of the ingredients, continuing to cook and stir until the beef is completely cooked.
  • Stuff the peppers with the mixture, filling completely. Add 1 inch of water to the pan, without pouring it into the peppers. (They will be standing in it; it helps them steam.)
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until the peppers are soft and the mixture is browned on top.
  • Serve at once.