Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Roasted bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, quinoa, tomatoes, herbs, and melted mozzarella.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Stand the peppers upright in a baking dish, brush them with olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve. Put it in a saucepan with the beef stock and one-third of the salt, then bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 3
Cover the saucepan, reduce to low heat, and simmer until the stock is absorbed. Remove from the heat and fluff the quinoa.
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Step 4
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.
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Step 5
Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, and paprika. Stir until fragrant.
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Step 6
Add the ground beef, remaining salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until browned and its internal temperature reaches 71°C.
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Step 7
Stir the tomatoes into the beef and simmer over medium heat until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Step 8
Combine the beef mixture, cooked quinoa, parsley, and half the mozzarella in a mixing bowl.
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Step 9
Fill the pre-roasted peppers with the beef and quinoa mixture. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 200°C.
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Step 10
Remove the foil, top the peppers with the remaining mozzarella, and bake at 200°C until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.