Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
4. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
5. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
6. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly.
7. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
8. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
You can customize the filling by adding vegetables or using ground turkey for a lighter option.
Feel free to use different types of cheese based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Burgers, Melts & Sandwiches 🍔
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, comfort food, healthy dinner