Description
Classic Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings comfort to your dinner table. Bursting with a savory filling of ground beef, rice, and zesty spices, each bite is a delightful experience. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, these colorful peppers not only look impressive but also allow for endless customization based on your pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Mix cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and the beef-onion mixture in a large bowl.
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds. Stuff each pepper with the filling until mounded.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg