Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned and crumbly, draining excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce; season with salt, pepper, and herbs of your choice.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the mixture. Top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish upright, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg