Italian Stuffed Peppers

This is one of the easiest stuffed pepper recipes I've ever made.  It's packed with nutrition and super filling!  The recipe below will probably only serve 2 people, if you each eat two halves like we did, so double the recipe if you want leftovers.  These are so yummy that you won't even think about adding cheese! :)

Italian Stuffed Peppers
Adapted from Balanced Bites
Prep Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 25-35 minutes
Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:

• 1 lb grass-fed beef (or ground turkey)
• 2 large bell peppers (colors of choice)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or fat of choice)
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 can organic diced tomatoes (or 4 small ones, diced)
• 2 cups fresh organic spinach, chopped
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• Sea salt and pepper to taste
• Hot sauce (if desired)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cut the peppers in half, remove the seeds then bake them face down in a baking dish for 10-15 minutes (I like mine a little firmer so I only did 10 minutes).
3. While the peppers are cooking, heat a large saute pan over medium high heat, add the olive oil then add the diced onions and cook until translucent.
4. Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook for a few minutes before adding the ground beef.  Add the ground beef, break it up and cook until browned.  
5. Taste the beef mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste then add the italian seasoning and spinach and cook just until spinach has wilted.
6. When peppers are done cooking, flip them over and stuff each half with as much of the meat mixture as possible (I like mine overflowing!).  You can eat them now or put them back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes in order for the flavors to soak together more.
7. Sprinkle a little hot sauce on top for added flavor and enjoy!