Beef / Pork

Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers is for Dinner.

Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers takes 35 minutes to cook.

Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers are:

4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise through stem, seeded
Nonstick spray
1⁄2 cup orzo pasta
8 oz lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 tsp each fennel seeds and oregano
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic
1⁄2 cup diced part-skim mozzarella
Garnish: chopped basil (optional)

Here is how you make Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers:

1. Heat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Put peppers cut side down in pan; coat peppers with nonstick spray.2. Broil 12 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and tender. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.3. Meanwhile bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook as package directs; drain.4. While pasta cooks, coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium heat. Add beef, onion, fennel seeds and oregano. Cook 6 minutes, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until beef is browned and onions are tender. Remove from heat.5. Add orzo, tomatoes with their juices, and mozzarella to skillet; toss to mix, then fill peppers. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil.4 Servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMYLEERED.

The nutritional information for Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 378.7

• Total Fat: 17.2 g
• Cholesterol: 59.0 mg
• Sodium: 237.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 34.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 22.4 g