Description
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Ground Beef are a vibrant, comforting dish filled with savory goodness. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, this recipe is simple yet satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- Optional: shredded cheese and Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; add onions and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes; combine well.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Add cheese during the last 5 minutes if desired.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based alternatives for variations. - Add spices like cumin or smoked paprika for extra flavor.