Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 6 bell peppers, tops removed and cored
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 1/2 cup 2% sharp cheddar cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place peppers open side up in a casserole dish and cook for 20 minutes or until soft (can boil peppers until soft as an alternative)
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and beef and cook until onions are tender and beef is browned.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, seasonings, beans and kale.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until kale is tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Stir in cheddar cheese.
  • Add mixture to peppers and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.