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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Delicious bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and spices, then baked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Stuffing
  • 4 medium Bell Peppers Any color
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice White or brown
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Stuffing and Baking
  1. Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
  2. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite ingredients such as beans or corn.

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