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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with seasoned beef, rice, and tomato sauce, baked with melted cheese for a hearty and wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Filling
  • 6 bell peppers tops removed and seeded
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare bell peppers by cutting tops and removing seeds.
  2. Cook onion and garlic in skillet, then brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
  3. Mix beef with rice, tomato sauce, and seasonings and simmer briefly.
  4. Stuff mixture into peppers and place in baking dish.
  5. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover, add cheese, and bake 10–15 minutes more.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option. Cauliflower rice can be used for a low-carb version.