Description
These vibrant stuffed bell peppers feature seasoned ground beef, rice, and melted cheese inside a tender bell pepper shell. A weeknight staple with customizable fillings, they deliver a savory, comfort-driven meal perfect for families or gatherings.
Ingredients
6 bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
1 lb ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1 (14.5 oz) can undrained diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other melting cheese)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove cores and seeds
In a large pan, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat
Add cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well
Stuff the mixture into the peppers, pressing down firmly
Place peppers in a baking dish and pour a small amount of sauce around each
Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes
Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted
Let peppers sit 5-10 minutes before serving
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with black beans or lentils
Use quinoa instead of rice for gluten-free
Assemble up to 24 hours ahead; store in fridge until baking
Peppers may shrink slightly during baking, so choose firm ones for best results
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg