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stuffed bell peppers recipe

Delicious bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, 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 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
Peppers
  • 4 bell peppers any color

Method
 

Prepare the Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
Make the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined and heated through.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in half of the shredded cheese.
Stuff the Peppers
  1. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
  2. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the peppers, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients, such as corn or different spices.