Description
These Stuffed Bell Peppers with Melted Cheese are a delicious and satisfying main course that combines tender bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Bell Peppers:
4 large bell peppers any color,
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 lb ground beef, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 small onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes drained, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil,
Cheese Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Peppers: Slice the tops off the bell peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and place them in a baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Beef Mixture: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then add ground beef, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stuff the Peppers: Fill each pepper with the beef mixture, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Quinoa can be substituted for rice for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
