Description
Luscious Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice and Ground Beef are a colorful and savory delight that combines tender bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices. This hearty dish is ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a classic favorite that brings loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Place them upright in the baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs until combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper tightly with the mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg