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High-protein, low-carbohydrate baked dish
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Baked pepper with lean ground beef (180 g) has 196 calories. That works out to 109 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 22.3 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 82.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 92% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
196
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
22.3g
· 45% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Protein 46% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.15 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 260 g | 283 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 270 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 340 g | 371 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 392 kcal |
Calculated from 109 calories per 100 g.
To make baked pepper with lean ground beef, fill hollowed peppers with a seasoned beef mixture and bake until the peppers are tender and the beef is fully cooked. Add tomato, onion, and herbs for flavor, and put a little sauce or water in the baking dish to prevent drying.
You can use either raw or browned beef for baked pepper with lean ground beef. Browning it first adds a deeper flavor and lets you drain excess liquid; if you start with raw beef, make sure the filling is fully cooked before serving.
Bell peppers with a broad, flat base work well for baked pepper with lean ground beef because they stand upright and hold the filling. Choose peppers of similar size so they cook evenly; red peppers taste sweeter, while green ones have a more vegetal flavor.
Arrange baked pepper with lean ground beef snugly in a baking dish so the peppers support one another. If a pepper has an uneven base, trim a very small amount from the bottom to help it stand, taking care not to make a hole for the filling to escape.
Yes, baked pepper with lean ground beef can be made without rice. Use a filling of beef, chopped onion, tomato, and seasonings; rice is an optional addition in some stuffed-pepper recipes, not a requirement for the dish.
Tomato sauce pairs well with baked pepper with lean ground beef and helps keep the filling moist as it bakes. Spoon some into the baking dish or over the peppers; a simple garlic-yogurt sauce can also be served alongside after cooking.
Serve baked pepper with lean ground beef with a green salad, plain yogurt, or roasted vegetables for a lighter meal. Rice, potatoes, or bread also work if you want a more filling plate, especially when the pepper filling does not contain grains.
Yes, you can fill the peppers ahead of time and keep them covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake. For food safety, refrigerate them promptly rather than leaving raw beef at room temperature, and bake until the filling is thoroughly cooked.
Cooked baked pepper with lean ground beef keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, making sure the center of the beef filling is hot before serving.
Yes, baked pepper with lean ground beef can be frozen after it has cooled. Store individual portions in airtight containers, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat until hot throughout; the peppers may be softer after thawing.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
82.8mg · 92% DV
B12
1.89µg · 79% DV
B3
7.38mg · 46% DV
B6
0.61mg · 36% DV
Minerals
Zinc
4.05mg · 37% DV
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
227mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
464mg · 14% DV
Sodium
94mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Baked pepper with lean ground beef is a simple oven dish: peppers are filled with seasoned lean minced beef and baked until tender. It fits naturally into Turkish home cooking, where it is usually served hot as a main meal, often with yoghurt, salad or rice. For a lighter plate, add more salad and keep the rice or bread portion modest; baking the peppers without much added oil lets their sweetness and the savoury filling come through.
The dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, so it can be satisfying without a large starchy side. It provides 12.4 g of protein per 100 g. Use herbs and spices to suit your taste, and reheat any leftovers thoroughly for an easy next-day meal.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.69g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.