Description
Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Bell Peppers
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
- 2 ¼ cups Uncooked White Rice, Cooked
- 15 oz can Diced Tomatoes
- 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
- ¾ cup Finely Chopped Yellow Onion
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (¼ cup set aside for topping)
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons Minced Garlic
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the bell peppers by slicing the tops off and removing seeds.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and brown the ground meat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce; let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture, packing tightly, and place upright in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep!
- Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg