Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish of bell peppers filled with a savory mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared bell peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- Add other vegetables like corn or peas to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, hearty, flavorful, ground beef, rice, cheese, dinner recipe