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Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A delicious and hearty dish featuring bell peppers filled with seasoned meat, rice, and cheese, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Rice

  • 0.75 cups uncooked brown rice or white rice (preferably cooked and cooled)

Bell Peppers

  • 6 pieces bell peppers any color

Olive Oil

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Yellow Onion

  • 0.75 cups finely chopped yellow onion

Ground Beef or Turkey

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey

Garlic

  • 3 cloves minced garlic

Diced Tomatoes

  • 15 ounces can diced tomatoes

Tomato Sauce

  • 8 ounces can tomato sauce (¾ cup)

Italian Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Garlic Powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Shredded Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (divided)

Instructions 

  • Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare peppers and cook filling.
  • Cook onion in oil, add ground meat, garlic, then tomatoes, sauce, and seasonings; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Mix cooked rice and half of cheese into meat mixture. Stuff peppers and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes, uncover, bake 5 more minutes until cheese is browned. Serve hot.

Notes

Use lean ground turkey for a healthier option or adjust seasonings to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stuffed Peppers