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Four stuffed bell peppers with rice, meat, and melted cheese topping on a beige plate.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

A simple and hearty dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground beef, and seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if preferred. For a vegetarian version, use lentils or beans instead of meat.

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