One Pan Italian Stuffed Pepper Perfection! Great for Busy Week Nights!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while couscous is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cook 2 lb of ground beef in a skillet.

Add 12 oz of riced cauliflower and 1/3 cup of chopped onion to the cooked meat and mix well.

Chop 1.5 bell peppers and add them to the mixture.

Add basil pesto, Italian seasoning, garlic parmesan seasoning, and pizza seasoning to the mixture and combine.

Turn off the heat and add 14 oz of drained diced tomatoes to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Sprinkle 2 cups of Italian cheeses over the top of the mixture.

Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes at 375°F until bubbly and golden.

Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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