Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in baking dish.
- Cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to beef mixture. Mix well.
- Stuff peppers with beef and rice mixture. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- For a vegetarian option, use beans or lentils instead of meat.
- Use different cheeses for variety, like pepper jack or feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Oven baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nutritious, Protein-rich
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 360 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
