Stuffed Peppers
Delicious and healthy stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes undrained
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 0.25 cup chopped bell pepper from the tops
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Chop the pepper tops and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped pepper tops, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the pepper halves with the meat mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the dish.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, top with cheese if desired, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These stuffed peppers are great on their own or served with a side salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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