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Healthy Stuffed Pointed Peppers
Dinner , Lunch , Vegetarian

This recipe is not only tasty but easy to cook, making it a perfect option for a week day dinner. 

At a Glance

Servings:

4 people

Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cooking Time:

45 mins

These Stuffed Pointed Peppers are a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for any meal. The recipe combines sautéed onions, garlic, and tender beef mince with chopped tomatoes, oregano, and a hint of tomato ketchup for a rich filling. The mixture is then stuffed into sweet pointed peppers, topped with mature cheddar cheese, and baked to perfection. Easy to prepare and full of savoury goodness, these stuffed peppers are a delicious way to enjoy fresh ingredients with a tasty, comforting twist.

What you'll need:

  • drizzle of oil 
  • 1 large The Greengrocer’s onion, chopped 
  • 2 garlic cloves 
  • 500g enjoy local beef mince 
  • 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano 
  • 1 beef stock cube 
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 
  • 4 The Greengrocer’s Sweet Pointed Peppers 
  • 100g enjoy local mature cheddar cheese 

Method:

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook for a few mins to soften. Add the garlic and beef and cook until the meat is browned – break it up with a spoon as it cooks.  
  2. Add the tomatoes, oregano, stock cube and ketchup. Season well, stir and cover with a lid. Simmer for 30 mins. 
  3. Half the peppers and scoop out the inside. Place cut-side up in air fryer and season and put on max crisp 200C for 15mins.  
  4. When the mince is cooked, divide it between the softened peppers. Return to the air fryer for 10 mins, sprinkled with cheese. Â