Description
Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with black beans or lentils.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Stuffed Peppers, Bell Peppers, Main Course, Easy Recipe