Description
Stuffed bell peppers are a vibrant and satisfying comfort food that brings together colorful peppers filled with a savory blend of ground meat, rice, and spices. Baked to perfection, this dish not only pleases the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive gatherings. Whether you stick to the classic recipe or add your own twist, these stuffed peppers are sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, rice, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well mixed.
- Generously fill each pepper with the meat mixture and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg