Description
A delightful dish that combines vibrant bell peppers with a savory filling of ground beef and rice, making it a colorful and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Combine the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper with the beef mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing gently.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with additional vegetables or spices and serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ground beef, easy dinner, comfort food, healthy meal