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Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious and hearty dish featuring bell peppers filled with seasoned ground meat, rice, and cheese, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Bell Peppers

  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds.
  • Sauté diced onion until translucent, add garlic, cook 1 min.
  • Cook ground meat until browned, add rice, tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper. Mix well.
  • Stuff peppers with meat mixture, place in baking dish, add water, bake 25 min.
  • Top with cheese, bake 5-10 min until bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can customize the filling with different cheeses or spices for variety.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stuffed Peppers