Stuffed Peppers with Rice
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of stuffed peppers filled with seasoned rice, ground meat, and aromatic spices. This one-dish meal is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful feast for the eyes and palate. Perfect for weeknight dinners, these colorful peppers will make everyone at your table smile while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pasta sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off each bell pepper and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground meat and cook until browned (7-10 minutes). Stir in cooked rice.
- Mix in pasta sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg