Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful and hearty stuffed bell peppers made with a delicious filling of beef, rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for family dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Mixed
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (onions, diced tomatoes, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers by cutting off the tops and scooping out the seeds, saving the tops for later.
- Sauté the vegetables in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned.
- Combine the cooked rice and any additional vegetables into the skillet, mixing well.
- Cheese it up by folding in half of the shredded cheese into the filling.
- Stuff the mixture into the peppers, pressing down gently.
- Top the peppers with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered with foil, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Rest for a few minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with whatever leftover vegetables you have or try different spices for a unique flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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