Ultimate Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and vegetables. Perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers assorted colors
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 cup cooked rice preferably white or brown
- 1 cup tomato sauce use canned or homemade
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella, for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the beef and sauté until translucent.
- Mix in cooked rice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food, perfect for any night of the week. You can also substitute the beef with ground turkey or chicken.