Description
These Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and tomatoes, baked to perfection with gooey cheese on top.
Ingredients
Bell Peppers:
4 large bell peppers (any color)
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Ground Meat:
1 pound ground beef or turkey
Onion:
1 small onion, diced
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Rice:
1 cup cooked rice
Diced Tomatoes:
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
Tomato Sauce:
1/2 cup
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Cheese:
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional)
Parsley:
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Peppers: Cut tops off bell peppers, remove seeds and membranes, place upright in a baking dish.
- Cook Filling: Brown meat, onion, and garlic in a skillet. Add rice, tomatoes, sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Peppers: Spoon mixture into each pepper. Add cheese if desired.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake for 10–15 more minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Quinoa or cauliflower rice can be used for a low-carb option.
- Ground turkey or plant-based meat can be used for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Peppers can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
