Description
Stuffed bell peppers are a vibrant and satisfying summer dinner idea that combines fresh flavors and colorful ingredients. These delightful peppers are roasted and filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this dish is easy to prepare, customizable, and sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like basil or oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; chop the tops for later use in the filling.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and ground meat; cook until browned (about 7 minutes).
- Mix in cooked rice, tomato sauce, chopped pepper tops, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- Stuff each pepper with filling, packing it tightly. Place upright in the baking dish.
- Top each pepper with cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg