Lunch: Bulgur and Beef Stuffed Peppers

With our freeze-now, serve-later dishes, you can give your family a comfy meal on even the busiest weeknight. Vibrant peppers make a pretty vessel for a hearty mix of lean ground beef, bulgur, and vitamin-rich spinach.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health benefits of Bulgur and Beef Stuffed Peppers

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

8 large red, yellow, orange, and/or green peppers
2 can chicken broth
1 1/2 c. bulgur
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
3 clove garlic
1 lb. lean (90%) ground beef
1 package frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c. fresh dill
2 can crushed tomatoes
1 c. crumbled feta cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

Cut 3/4-inch slice from top of each pepper; reserve tops, including stems. Remove seeds and ribs, and cut a thin slice from bottom of each pepper so they will stand upright.
Arrange 4 peppers and their tops (separately) on same microwave-safe plate. Cook, uncovered, in microwave on High 4 minutes. With tongs, transfer tops to paper towel. Microwave peppers 4 to 5 minutes longer or until just tender. Invert peppers onto a double thickness of paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining peppers and tops.
In microwave-safe large bowl, combine chicken broth and bulgur. Cook, uncovered, in microwave on High 12 to 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender, but still slightly chewy, and most of broth is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add onion and garlic, and cook 5 minutes or until onion begins to turn golden, stirring frequently. Remove 1/4 cup onion mixture and reserve. Add beef to remaining onion in skillet and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef with side of spoon. Remove skillet from heat.
Into beef in skillet, stir bulgur, spinach, dill, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, and 3/4 cup feta. Fill peppers with bulgur mixture, using a generous cup for each; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup feta. Replace pepper tops.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wipe skillet clean. In same skillet, combine remaining crushed tomatoes, reserved onion mixture, salt, and coarsely ground black pepper; heat to boiling on medium-high, stirring occasionally.
Divide tomato sauce evenly between two 2-quart shallow casseroles or 8" by 8" glass baking dishes. Place 4 peppers in each dish. Cover one dish with foil and bake 35 minutes or until peppers are hot. Prepare second dish for freezing (see Thawing and Reheating Tips).

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