Description
Easy stuffed bell peppers are a colorful and nutritious dish that combines vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling of lean ground meat, rice, and spices. Baked to perfection, these delightful peppers make for an impressive meal, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. Customize the fillings to your liking and enjoy a wholesome dish that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Italian seasoning, herbs of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine the meat mixture with rice, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling mixture and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg