⏱ 65 min totalBasic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
Per 1 serving · 284 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein23g22% of calories
- Carbs20g19% of calories
- Fat27g58% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Basic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers (284 g) has 409 calories, with 23 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), Vitamin C (134% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 46% and 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein46%
- Vitamin C134%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
- Niacin37%
- Vitamin B683%
- Vitamin B12100%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Vitamin A16%
- Vitamin E14%
- Vitamin K11%
- Thiamine14%
- Folate (B9)14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat46%
- Cholesterol27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ large (2-1/4 per pound, approx 3-3/4" lo Red bell pepper
¼ tbsp Olive oil
¼ medium Onion- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
⅛ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
¼ cup Garlic
¼ lb Ground beef
1 ½ leaf, whole Basil
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
Place the bell pepper halves in a roasting dish, cut side down, and bake for 10-15 minutes to soften.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions with a dash of salt and pepper until translucent and slightly browned. Add the tomatoes and garlic, and simmer for about two minutes.
- 4
Add the ground beef and cook until fully done. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the chopped basil.
- 5
Remove the peppers from the oven and turn them over. Spoon the stuffing mixture into each pepper half. Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes to meld the flavors. Serve and enjoy!
- 6
Refrigerate leftovers or freeze and reheat later.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (284 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 145 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 121 mg | 134% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 14 μg | 11% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 83% |
| Folate (B9) | 56 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 100% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 22% |
| Choline | 80 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 98 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 711 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 266 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 22 μg | 40% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 39 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,458 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 26 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 579 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 5 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 409 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 78minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 49minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 58minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Basic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers?
One serving of Basic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers (1 serving) has 409 calories, which works out to 144 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Basic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers high in protein?
It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Basic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 16 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Basic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers?
125 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Basic Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers?
5.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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