Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Stuffed Bell Peppers, a classic comfort food that brings family and friends together. These colorful peppers are generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and zesty tomato sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese for that perfect gooey finish. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is not only satisfying but also versatile—customize the filling with your favorite ingredients to suit every palate. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of these delightful stuffed peppers that are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bell peppers (any color)
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Prepare the peppers by cutting off their tops and removing seeds.
- Place peppers cut-side down in the baking dish and add water.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil; brown ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Stir in onions and garlic until softened; add rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and half of the cheese.
- Fill baked peppers with the beef mixture; top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg