Description
A comforting and easy recipe for stuffed bell peppers filled with savory beef, rice, and cheese — perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers, varied colors
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Add a little water to the bottom of the dish to help steam the peppers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative. You can also experiment with quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy meal