Description
Deliciously Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are a vibrant, comforting dish that transforms your weeknight meals. Each colorful pepper is filled with a hearty mixture of seasoned ground meat, fluffy rice, and topped with melty cheese. This customizable recipe allows you to tailor the stuffing to your taste preferences, making it perfect for families or gatherings. Enjoy these delightful stuffed peppers for a satisfying and nutritious meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spices like Italian seasoning or chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Wash the bell peppers, slice off the tops, and remove the seeds. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Simmer for five minutes.
- Generously fill each bell pepper with the mixture and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese on top, then bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg