I’m having a moment with retro, nostalgic foods right now. All I want coming out of my oven are cheesy casseroles of chicken spaghetti, homemade chicken pot pie, creamy chicken tetrazzini and good-old fashioned stuffed peppers.
I think maybe it’s the change of weather that has me craving everything comforting under the sun, but I also attribute it to the small child growing inside of me. I’ve tried to be good for the majority of my pregnancy, but lately I just feel like throwing caution to the wind and indulging in all of the things I’m craving without feeling guilty in the slightest.
Although, it just so happens that I don’t have to feel guilty about today’s stuffed peppers. Lean ground sirloin, sweet potatoes and good-for-you spinach make up the base of the hearty filling; while warm cinnamon, nutmeg, plenty of garlic and onion contribute to the flavor in a very seasonal, fall fashion.
Once you cook up the filling, you have the option to either stuff the peppers right away or cool the mixture, then stuff and pop them in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them the next day. Either way, these guys are a cinch to throw together and are the perfect fall weeknight meal that won’t prematurely pack on those winter pounds…or in my case, just add to the already existing baby weight I need to lose come January…
Head on over to Laura’s Lean Beef to get the full recipe and post!
I love stuffed veggies – in fact we had stuffed eggplant last night! Stuffed peppers should be next and I love the mixture you’ve created for the stuffing.
Mmmmm stuffed eggplant — that’s on my list right now! Or just eggplant in any form! Thanks Marissa!
YUM! These sound delicious. I made a sweet potato hash this weekend, and I’ll have to try nutmeg and cinnamon next time for a nice fall twist on it.
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Ahhh I love sweet potato hash, that sounds SO good right now!
Isn’t it funny how sometimes you just NEED good old comfort food? Sometimes I have this undeniable craving for cheesy chicken and rice casserole and it is just because I am home sick. The power of food can be an amazing thing!
I totally agree! Sometimes you just gotta have the classic comfort foods you grew up eating, right?
YEAHHHHH it’s totally the season for comfort food, and I am totally having the same moment as you! Bring on all casseroles, cheesy things and THESE. Love these guilty free peppers! Pinned!
Nicloe,
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We had grilled cheese and tomato soup 2 nights in a row. Yay for comfort food!
What great flavors for stuffed peppers! My kind of comfort food!
I adore nostalgic recipes. In fact, most birthdays I request vintage cookbooks because they are so fun to look through. I’m loving these stuffed peppers.
These look fantastic Nicole. Lovely, wholesome, family food.
Thanks so much Alida!
These were delicious and SO easy! A big hit in our house!
Please send complete recipe for your beef stuffed peppers with spinach and sweet potatoes. Your website says “wrong page” when I click on See vFull Recipe. Thanks.
Updated! Here is the link! https://www.laurasleanbeef.com/blog/lauras-lean-blog/2015/10/09/beef-sweet-potato-and-spinach-stuffed-peppers