Stuffed Pepper Mac & Cheese

20 min

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked macaroni pasta
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1⁄3 cup milk, your choice
  • 1 pkg Mac & Cheese Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter, optional
  • 1⁄3 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

  • In Multipurpose Pot set over high heat, boil macaroni until tender, about 6–8 min.
  • Meanwhile, place beef in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover; microwave on high, 6 min. Once beef is cooked, break it up using Ground Meat Separator.
  • For stuffed whole peppers, cut tops from peppers and gently remove pith and seeds.
  • Drain pasta; return to pot. Add milk, seasoning, and butter, if using. Add beef. Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Using a large spoon, stuff peppers with mac & cheese mixture. Place in Multipurpose Steamer and top with grated cheese.
  • Cover; microwave on high until bell peppers have softened and cheese is melted, 5 min.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 520, Fat 19 g (Saturated 9 g, 0.5 0 g), Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 36 g.

Tips

Go vegetarian—replace ground beef with soy ground round or lentils.

Tips

Go vegetarian—replace ground beef with soy ground round or lentils.

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