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Stuffed Peppers

Deliciously Cheesy Stuffed Peppers Ready in 20 Minutes

Quick and easy stuffed peppers filled with ground beef, rice, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Consider using poblano peppers for a twist.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or a plant-based option.
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice Can substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice for gluten-free.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Crushed tomatoes can be used for a chunkier texture.
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Use drained for less moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Or substitute with fresh herbs.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Or substitute with cheddar or pepper jack.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be used as a vegan alternative.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable or canola oil.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up large chunks.
  5. Mix in cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the filling.
  7. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish with water at the bottom. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, add cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose firm bell peppers and avoid overstuffing them for even cooking.

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