Description
A delicious recipe for stuffed bell peppers filled with ground beef, rice, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Bell Peppers:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish cut side up. -
Cook the Filling:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef or turkey, cooking until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in cooked rice, drained tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes until flavors meld together. -
Stuff the Peppers:
Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each pepper half. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. -
Bake:
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden. -
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a tablespoon of tomato paste to the filling mixture.
- Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or Parmesan for a unique twist.
- Substitute quinoa or couscous for rice for a different texture and nutritional profile.
- Make sure to cover the dish with foil to ensure even cooking of the bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg