Vegetarian Ground Beef with Bell Peppers

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Vegetarian Ground Beef with Bell Peppers recipe, a vibrant and hearty plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly seasoned plant-based ground beef crumbles are paired with a trio of colorful bell peppers, aromatic onions, and garlic, creating a dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. A zesty blend of soy sauce, chili powder, and cumin lends a smoky umami punch, while a sprinkling of fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal as a standalone meal or a flavorful filling for tacos, wraps, or stuffed peppers. Whether you're vegetarian or simply looking to add more meatless meals to your rotation, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz plant-based ground beef substitute
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing your vegetables. Dice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers. Peel and finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Set these ingredients aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until they become translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers start to soften.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low and crumble the plant-based ground beef substitute into the skillet.

Step 7

Add the soy sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Cook the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the plant-based ground beef substitute is heated through and the peppers are tender.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot, either on its own or as a filling for tacos, wraps, or stuffed bell peppers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1098.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1338.3

Total Fat 79.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3702.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 77.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 263.9mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 2480.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.7%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 24.4%