Beef and Mint Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers filled with herbed ground beef and roasted until tender, served with a minty yogurt drizzle. This middle eastern-inspired beef ready in about 45 minutes pairs large bell peppers, ground beef, fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 12 oz ground beef
- 3 tbsp fresh mint
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds; set aside. Finely chop 1/2 cup red onion and sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 12 oz ground beef, 1/2 cup sautéed onion, 3 tbsp chopped mint, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Divide mixture evenly among peppers and place in a baking dish.
- Step 3: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until peppers are tender. Stir 1/4 cup plain yogurt with 1 tbsp water and drizzle over peppers before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Beef and Mint Stuffed Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Beef and Mint Stuffed Peppers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large bell peppers from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Beef and Mint Stuffed Peppers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Beef and Mint Stuffed Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Beef and Mint Stuffed Peppers?
Middle Eastern beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
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