Description
Stuffed bell peppers are a comforting and satisfying dish, featuring vibrant peppers filled with a hearty blend of ground meat, rice, and spices. Topped with melted cheese, this meal is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Simple to make and highly customizable, these stuffed peppers promise to be a hit at your table, combining nutrition and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash bell peppers and slice off the tops; remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground meat and diced onion until browned. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine cooked rice with the meat mixture and stir in tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling and place upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, add cheese on top, then bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute ground meat with lentils or plant-based alternatives. - Enhance flavor by adding herbs like oregano or basil to the filling. - Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for later use.