Description
Delicious stuffed bell peppers with ground beef, rice, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 bell peppers (any color, but red and yellow are sweeter)
- 1 pound ground beef (or swap with turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup marinara or tomato sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or a mix)
- Olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a baking dish that fits your peppers snugly.
- For the peppers: Slice the tops off, pull out the seeds and white ribs. Trim the bottoms if necessary to avoid tipping.
- Pre bake the peppers for 10 to 12 minutes to help them get tender.
- For the filling: In a large skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft, add garlic for about 30 seconds, then add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add cooked rice, marinara, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
- Stuff the peppers with the filling, top with cheese, and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chopped parsley adds a nice touch for serving.
- Red pepper flakes can give additional heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg