Description
Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty and comforting dish featuring colorful bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, and all your favorite flavors, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- Bell Peppers
- Ground Beef
- Cooked Rice
- Onion and Garlic
- Tomato Sauce
- Shredded Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray or oil.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Place them cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until combined and heated through.
- Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, packing them down gently.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese, then cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh peppers for the best flavor.
- Customize the filling to suit your preferences.
- Try different types of cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Healthy Dinner, Quick Meal