Description
Tender bell peppers filled with a savory blend of ground beef, rice, and spices, topped with melting cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and seasonings to the beef mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg