Description
Delicious bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices. A versatile and colorful dish suitable for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers, packing it tightly.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg