bell pepper stuffed meatballs
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
SUBS SUB SUBS! Subway has NOTHING on this recipe! Low carb, low fat, full of flavor! You can use any bell pepper you choose, red, green, yellow or orange…….they are all delicious!
I suggest these for a sunday afternoon to keep that belly filled for the rest of the day!
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. 96/4 lean ground beef
1/3 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 (15-oz) low sodium jar marinara
4 bell peppers, cored and halved
4 slices mozzarella
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined and form into 16 balls.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until seared on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add marinara sauce to skillet and toss to combine. Cover skillet with lid and simmer until meatballs have cooked through completely, about 10 minutes more.
Place bell peppers cut side up on a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Top 4 halves with mozzarella slices. Bake until cheese has melted and bell peppers are just warmed through.
Add meatballs on top of the bell pepper halves with cheese and sprinkle with more Parmesan, if using. Place remaining bell pepper halves on top and serve.
MACROS
Serving size: per pepper
Calories per serving 471
Fat per serving 18.8g
Protein per serving 9g
Carbohydrate per serving 17.4g
Fiber per serving 2g
Sugar per serving 9g
Sodium per serving 750