Description
These easy stuffed bell peppers are filled with a delicious mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese, making it a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- 2–3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes, one can
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 7 Large Bell Peppers, top and core removed
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
- freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Filling: In a skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ground beef until cooked. Add rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until combined.
- Stuff the Peppers: Fill each hollowed bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Top with cheese.
- Bake: Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake until peppers are tender. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with different vegetables or cheese.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg