Description
Discover this easy Stuffed Peppers recipe with bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for a wholesome and satisfying dinner. Keywords: stuffed peppers recipe, easy stuffed peppers, beef and rice stuffed peppers, healthy stuffed peppers.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the tops of the peppers with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with a mixture of beans and corn.
- You can prepare the stuffing mixture ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg