Description

Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, then baked until tender and topped with melted cheese. A nutritious, family-friendly dinner that’s easy to customize.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large bell peppers, tops and seeds removed

1 pound lean ground beef

1 cup cooked rice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Trim bottoms of peppers so they stand upright, then hollow out tops and remove seeds.

3. Optional: parboil peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes, drain and pat dry.

4. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.

5. Add ground beef, cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and oregano.

6. Stir in cooked rice and half of the tomato sauce until combined.

7. Fill each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, top with remaining sauce and cheese if using.

8. Place peppers upright in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.

9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and peppers are tender.

10. Let rest a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper

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