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Stuffed Peppers

Delicious Stuffed Peppers: A Comforting Family Favorite

Enjoy these Stuffed Peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce—quick, flavorful, and perfect for any family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Uncooked Brown Rice Can substitute with white rice
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Ground Turkey Choose turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Vegetable oil is a suitable alternative
  • 1 medium Finely Chopped Yellow Onion Swap with red or white onions if desired
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Essential for flavor
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes Do not drain
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Marinara can be used for a twist
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Homemade blends are encouraged
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For Assembly
  • 4 large Bell Peppers Any color works
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese Choose your favorite melting cheese

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • skillet
  • Pot
  • Fork
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the uncooked brown rice according to package instructions, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened, then add the ground meat and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in the cooked rice and half of the cheese.
  7. Pour water into the baking dish, stuff the peppers with the filling, and top with remaining cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

These stuffed peppers are freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep. Feel free to customize the filling ingredients as you prefer.

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