Description
Tender bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and herbs, then baked until perfectly soft and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. A comforting and colorful family dinner that is hearty, satisfying, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeds cleaned out
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes until well combined.
- Arrange hollowed bell peppers upright in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture evenly into each pepper, packing gently. Top each with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For softer peppers, parboil them for 5 minutes before stuffing.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze individually for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, beef stuffed peppers, baked bell peppers, easy dinner recipe, family meal