Description
Stuffed bell peppers are a delightful dish that combines vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling of ground beef, rice, and spices, making it a colorful and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- Bell Peppers: 4 large bell peppers, any color you prefer.
- Ground Beef: 1 lb (450 g) of ground beef.
- Cooked Rice: 1 cup (about 185 g) of cooked rice.
- Diced Tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz or 400 g) of diced tomatoes.
- Onion: 1 medium onion, diced.
- Garlic: 2 cloves of minced garlic.
- Shredded Cheese: 1 cup (about 100 g) of shredded cheese.
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon.
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Prepping the Bell Peppers: Wash the peppers, slice off the tops, remove seeds and membranes, and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Cooking the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, add ground beef, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
- Stuffing the Bell Peppers: Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each pepper, leaving space for cheese.
- Baking the Stuffed Bell Peppers: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, add cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serving Suggestions: Let cool, serve warm, and pair with salad or bread.
Notes
- Choose firm, blemish-free bell peppers for best results.
- Customize the filling with vegetables, herbs, or spices as desired.
- Stuffed bell peppers can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Freezing is an option for leftovers; wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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