Classic Stuffed Peppers
Easy and customizable stuffed peppers filled with ground beef, rice, and cheese, perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers Choose a variety of colors for presentation.
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or a meat substitute.
- 1 cup cooked rice Any type of rice can be used.
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Can be replaced with taco seasoning for a Mexican twist.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers.
Baking
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months. Let cool before storing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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