Description
These Stuffed Bell Peppers are a flavorful and healthy dish filled with seasoned ground meat, rice, and melted cheese. Baked to perfection, this comforting meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Bell Peppers:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and place the peppers inside.
- Cook the Filling:
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, cooking until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stuff the Peppers:
- Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake:
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use quinoa instead of rice for a healthier option.
- Swap ground beef for plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra spice
