Description
Stuffed peppers are a vibrant and wholesome dish that combines colorful bell peppers with a savory filling of seasoned ground meat, rice, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, allowing for endless customization to suit your taste preferences. Whether you fill them with classic beef or opt for a hearty vegetarian mix featuring quinoa and beans, these delightful pepper boats are sure to please everyone at the table. As they bake, the enticing aroma fills your kitchen, making mealtime feel extra special. Discover how simple it is to create these delicious stuffed peppers at home and enjoy a comforting meal that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, salt, and pepper.
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds; fill each pepper with the meat mixture.
- Pour crushed tomatoes over the stuffed peppers in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg