Description
A cozy and hearty dish that combines savory ground beef, rice, and cheese stuffed in vibrant bell peppers, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds, creating a lovely shell.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned and crumbly.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly until combined.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down a bit.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese, allowing it to melt.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like beans or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg