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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight

Stuffed Bell Peppers are a comforting and customizable dinner option filled with savory ground beef, seasoned rice, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice White or brown rice
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped; shallots can be a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Canned for convenience
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs can be swapped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Peppers
  • 4 Bell Peppers Any color you love
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Or your favorite cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully cut the tops off of each bell pepper and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture and place in a baking dish.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, add cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Customize your filling with other proteins or grains, and consider adding fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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