Stuffed Bell Peppers (Budget-Friendly Version)

What I used:

– 2 green bell peppers (halved + cleaned out)

– Leftover ground beef (you can use any protein)

– Cooked rice (about 1 cup)

– Diced onion

– Leftover tomato (chopped)

– Chicken broth (about 1–1.5 cups)

– Leftover tomato sauce

– Lime juice (just a squeeze for flavor)

– Chinese chili flakes (for spice)

– Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, etc. (whatever you got!)

How I made it:

1. Sauté diced onion and ground beef in a pan. Season it well. Add in chopped tomato and a little leftover tomato sauce. Let it simmer.

2. Mix in cooked rice and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir until it’s all blended.

3. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice/beef mixture.

4. In a separate pot or baking dish, pour in chicken broth with a few onion pieces, chili flakes, and any leftover tomato sauce.

5. Add the stuffed peppers to the pot (cut side up), cover, and let them steam/simmer over medium-low heat until peppers are tender (around 20-30 mins).

6. Optional: top with cheese before serving or serve with a side salad or bread.

Frugal tip: Use whatever’s in your fridge — ground turkey, lentils, canned corn, or beans all work too!