If you love your beef but are worried about the effect some carb-rich recipes like Shepherds Pie will have on your diet, look no further.
There are some healthy alternatives out there that are as easy on your waistline as they are delicious.
Closer, in association with Quality Standard Beef has found this great, quick-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a light lunch or even barbeques. Tuck in!
Beef Stuffed Peppers
Serves 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: Under 40 minutes
Ingredients:
375g/12oz lean minced beef
3 large red peppers
15ml/1tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
250g/9oz antipasti prepared roasted vegetables, roughly chopped
200ml/7floz tomato passata
15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped oregano or 5ml/1tsp dried oregano
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
50g/2oz grated reduced fat cheese
Fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish
Method:
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Preheat the oven to gas mark 6, 200°C, 400°F.
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Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane. Place on a baking tray, drizzle with the oil and roast for 15-20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan and dry fry the mince with the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, until the mince is brown, breaking up any lumps with the back of a spoon.
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Drain any excess meat juices from the pan and transfer to a large bowl. Add the roasted vegetables, passata, celery, oregano and seasoning.
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Remove the peppers, add the filling, cover with foil and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle over the cheese and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
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Garnish with the thyme leaves and serve immediately.
Tip:
If preferred use grated mozzarella cheese instead.
For other great beef and lamb recipes go to www.beefyandlamby.co.uk
If you want to find out more about light summer dishes that won’t ruin your diet go to www.closerdiets.com