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stuffed bell pepper recipe

Delicious bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 lb ground beef can substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown rice
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
For the peppers
  • 4 bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella

Method
 

Prepare the filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
  4. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
Prepare the peppers
  1. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  2. Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it down gently.
  3. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  3. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like beans or corn.

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