Description
Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and vegetables, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
- Place peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
You can use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter option. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 22g