Description
These Stuffed Peppers are a classic, comforting dish filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef or turkey, rice, tomatoes, and cheese. Baked to perfection, they make a satisfying meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Bell Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and meat. Add rice, tomatoes, 1/2 cup cheese, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers: Fill the peppers with the mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes more.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
