Description
Indulge in savory stuffed bell peppers filled with ground beef and rice, topped with gooey melted cheese—an ultimate comfort food perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- Lean ground beef
- Cooked rice (white or brown)
- Finely chopped onion
- Minced garlic
- Tomato sauce
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Italian seasoning or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and garlic until fragrant, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce; season with spices and mix well. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Generously stuff each pepper with the filling and place them upright in a baking dish. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to melt the cheese. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or lentils. - Enhance flavor by adding cumin or crushed red pepper flakes. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat in the microwave or oven.