Stuffed Bell Peppers
Delicious bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and zesty tomatoes, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking those hearty stuffed peppers.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper with the mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the tops are golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Pair with a green salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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