---
title: "Cajun Beef & Gouda Stuffed Peppers"
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/cajun-beef-and-gouda-stuffed-peppers-68344420e522d783f37f2547
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - High Fiber
  - Sodium Smart
  - Protein Smart
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 46
source_chef: Michelle Olsen
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: "Many enjoyed the Cajun-Gouda combo, but some found it bland and added extra seasoning for more kick."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Mixed difficulty; grating carrots was time-consuming for some, but others found it simple."
nutrition:
  calories: 730
  protein: 39
  fat: 43
  saturated fat: 18
  carbohydrates: 48
  sugar: 12
  fiber: 6
  cholesterol: 140
  sodium: 660
  potassium: 830
  calcium: 200
  iron: 4.8
  trans fat: 1.5
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Cajun%20Recipes/cajun-beef-gouda-stuffed-peppers.avif"
---
Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. **Wash and dry all produce.** Halve @green bell pepper{4}unit lengthwise; remove stems and seeds. Trim, peel, and grate @carrot{12%oz} on a box grater. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4}unit, separating white parts from green tops. Halve @gouda cheese{4%slice} slices.

Place bell peppers on a #baking sheet{} and drizzle each half with @olive oil{}; rub to coat (line baking sheet with aluminum foil for extra-easy cleanup). Season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}. Arrange cut sides down. Roast on middle rack until browned and softened, ~{20%minutes}.

While bell peppers roast, in a #small pot{} combine @pearl couscous{1%cup} with ¾ cup cold water and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer until tender, ~{8%minutes}. (Drain excess water if needed.) Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @ground beef{20%ounce} and @scallion whites{}, along with the grated carrot. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until beef is almost browned, ~{3%minutes}. Drain grease from pan. <no later> Add @Cajun spice blend{2%tbsp} and @tomato paste{2%unit}, plus ~{⅓%water}? Actually water is not a measured ingredient, so we'd write plain. Cook stirring until sauce reduces, ~{3%minutes}. Add @sour cream{3%tbsp} and stir in @butter{1%tbsp}. Season to taste.

Let peppers cool slightly. Flip them cut side up, fill each half with beef mixture (escort any remaining filling for serving). Top with @gouda cheese{4%slice} and return to oven, ~{4%minutes}.

Divide stuffed peppers between plates, top with @scallion greens{}, and serve with any extra filling.