Description
Stuffed peppers are a colorful and flavorful dish that delights with every bite. These vibrant bell peppers are filled with savory ground meat, fluffy rice, aromatics, and topped with gooey cheese, making them perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With endless customization possibilities, you can easily adapt the filling to suit your taste preferences while creating an eye-catching centerpiece for your table. Dive into this delicious recipe that is as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; rinse and place upright in the baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and ground meat; cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, tomato sauce, and spices until combined.
- Generously fill each pepper with the mixture until overflowing.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes covered, then uncover for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg