Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 cup Trader Joe's Mexican Cauliflower Rice
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  2. Rub the interior and exterior of the peppers with olive oil.
  3. Place the peppers upright in a 9x13 inch baking dish; slice a thin sliver off the bottom if they wobble.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add lean ground beef, and cook until mahogany-colored and no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Fold in the cauliflower rice and marinara sauce, stirring until the liquid has reduced and the mixture is thick.
  7. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  8. Spoon the filling generously into each pepper, pressing down slightly to pack it in.
  9. Top each pepper with a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and browned and the pepper walls are slightly collapsed and charred.