Description
A hearty and flavorful recipe for stuffed bell peppers filled with ground meat, rice, and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color you like)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it up, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if using beef.
- Stir in cooked rice, drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper, packing it down gently.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Slice a tiny bit off the bottom if they wobble.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with parsley or basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Hearty Recipe, Family Meal