Description
A delightful dish combining vibrant vegetables and hearty ingredients into a satisfying meal with a savory mixture of rice and meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers, pack gently, place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. If using cheese, remove the foil, sprinkle on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until melted.
Notes
Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg