Stuffed Peppers: Discover Delicious Variations Tonight!
Stuffed Peppers are a versatile and delicious dish that can be customized with various fillings to suit your taste. Perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the meat with beans for a vegetarian option.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
- Leftover filling can be used in other dishes like tacos or casseroles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg