Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Whip up delicious stuffed bell peppers with this beginner-friendly recipe! Packed with savory beef, rice, and melted cheese, these vibrant peppers are a hearty, colorful meal that’s simple to make. Perfect for weeknight dinners, they bring comfort and flavor to your table. Ready in under an hour, this dish will become a family favorite. Try it today!
Ingredients
For the Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided
For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil a pot of water, add bell peppers, and blanch for 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef or turkey, cooking until browned, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Mix in rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half the cheese.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place in a baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over and around them.
- Cover with foil and bake stuffed bell peppers for 25 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake 10 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For perfect stuffed bell peppers, use firm peppers for even cooking. Try a vegetarian variation by swapping beef for lentils and mushrooms for a hearty twist.
Nutrition:
Calories: 350 kcal per serving
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Protein: 20g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 600mg