Description

Indulge in a delightful dish that combines vibrant bell peppers filled with savory ground meat, fluffy rice, and gooey halal cheese. Baked to perfection, these stuffed peppers offer an explosion of flavor that is sure to impress at family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this recipe is destined to become a favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
1 cup cooked rice
1 lb halal ground beef or turkey
1 cup halal mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; place upright in a baking dish.
In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in ground meat and cook until browned. Mix in cooked rice, tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Stuff each pepper generously with the filling and top with shredded halal cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
Calories: 370
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different spices or cheese varieties. To avoid soggy peppers, ensure they are firm before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.