Ingredients
– 4 large bell peppers (any color)
– 1 pound ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat)
– 1 cup cooked rice (or quinoa)
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your preference)
– Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers is straightforward when you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
3. Cook Protein: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef (or your preferred protein) over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
4. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
5. Mix Ingredients: Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, combined and heated through.
6. Stuff Peppers: Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture until full.
7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
8. Bake: Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, then bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow cooling slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.
By following these clear steps, you can put together a delightful meal that everyone will rave about!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g