Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and tomatoes, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for the deliciousness to come.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds, creating a perfect little vessel for your filling.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet until soft and fragrant, around 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the meat mixture, pressing gently to ensure they are well filled.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the stuffed peppers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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