Description
A heartwarming recipe for delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with rice, meat, and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Bell Peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 pound Ground Meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat)
- 1 cup Cooked Rice (brown or white)
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Cheese (optional, mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting tops off and removing seeds.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Cook the ground meat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned.
- Combine the cooked rice and tomato sauce into the meat mixture.
- Fill the prepared bell peppers with the filling and add cheese if desired.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
These stuffed bell peppers are customizable; swap ingredients based on your preferences or dietary restrictions. Great served with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, Italian recipe