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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Delicious bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and spices, baked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 medium bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

Prepare the Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
Cook the Filling
  1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and heat through.
Stuff the Peppers
  1. Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, packing it down gently. Top with shredded cheese.
Bake
  1. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with different vegetables or grains.

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