UNCLE JOE’S STUFFED PEPPERS
4 bell or poblano peppers, halved and seeded 1 lb. ground spicy Italian chicken sausage
1⁄2 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. dried basil Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
2 to 3 cups marinara sauce
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, torn
1. Heat oven to 400°F.
Arrange the peppers, cut-side up, in a 9 × 13" baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium, cook sausage, beef and onion, 5 to 8 min. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil and a pinch each of red pepper flakes (if using), salt and pepper. Cook 1 min. Add tomatoes and spinach. Turn heat to medium-high; cook 5 min. Remove skillet from heat.
3. Divide meat filling among peppers, then slather sauce over top. Top with mozzarella. Bake 20 to 25 min. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
PER SERVING: 425 cal, 44g protein, 25g carbs, 5g fiber, 14g sugar, 17g fat