Description
These Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers are a comforting and hearty meal packed with savory ground meat, fluffy rice, and a melty cheese topping. Perfect for a cozy dinner that’s both colorful and delicious! #stuffedpeppers #cheesyrecipe #comfortfood #easymeals
Ingredients
- Bell peppers (yellow or red), tops cut off and seeded
- Ground beef or turkey
- Cooked rice
- Chopped onion
- Tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
- Shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey with chopped onion until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Try using quinoa or cauliflower rice as a lighter alternative.
- Add chopped mushrooms or spinach to the filling for extra veggies.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
- Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg