Stuffed Bell Peppers
Jeff Misenti
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Feb 9, 2025
A hearty and colourful dish with bell peppers stuffed with a savoury mix of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 380cal
Carbohydrate: 25g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
35 min Cook
55 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any colour)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly brush the insides with olive oil and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the prepared bell peppers, filling them to the top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper, and return to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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