Description

Stuffed Bell Peppers offer a delicious mixture of seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and melted cheese, served in colorful edible bowls made from bell peppers.

Ingredients

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6 units Large Bell Peppers
1 pound Ground Beef
2 cups Cooked Rice
1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
1 small Yellow Onio
3 units Garlic Cloves
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
1.5 cups Shredded Cheese
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Boil the peppers for about 3 minutes, then drai
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat
Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juices), and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes
Stir in half a cup of shredded cheese. Place peppers upright in a baking dish and fill each with the mixture, pressing down gently
Pour half a cup of water into the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, add remaining cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes

Notes

Par-boiling the peppers is important for tenderness.

Use a snug baking dish to prevent peppers from tipping over.

Allow stuffed peppers to rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories: 345 kcal
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: unknown
Trans Fat: unknown
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 75mg