Description
These classic stuffed peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices, topped with melted cheese for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Brown Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, then drain any excess fat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Mix Filling: Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stuff: Carefully spoon the meat mixture into each bell pepper until they are filled to the top.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding different vegetables to the meat mixture or using different types of cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ground beef, dinner, comfort food, meal prep, bell peppers