Description
Hearty stuffed peppers filled with meat, rice, and cheese, perfect for meal prep and customizable to your tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Spoon the meat mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers, packing it tightly.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
For a healthier version, use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. Experiment with different vegetables and cheeses for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
