Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in cooked rice and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, place in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use lean ground turkey or chicken.
- Adjust cheese quantity to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
