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stuffed bell peppers

Delicious bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of rice, ground beef, and spices, baked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
Peppers
  • 4 bell peppers any color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and heat through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese.
Stuffing and Baking
  1. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down to pack it in.
  2. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  3. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  5. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with other vegetables or spices to suit your taste.