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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Classic stuffed bell peppers filled with savory ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese. A hearty, healthy, and easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian-American
Servings 6 peppers
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • chef’s knife

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 8 oz tomato sauce (divided)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup cheddar jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds/membranes. Place in a baking dish.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat until cooked through. Drain fat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, half the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
  • Spoon mixture into peppers. Top with remaining tomato sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Easy Stuffed Peppers, Ground Beef Recipes, Healthy Dinner, Stuffed Bell Peppers
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