Description
Savory stuffed bell peppers filled with a cozy mixture of meat, rice, and spices, baked to perfection and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Small onion (optional)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (optional)
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and add a bit of water to the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with cheese (if using), and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice, or swap the meat for cooked lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, comfort food, family meals, baked peppers, quick dinner