Stuffed Peppers
Delicious bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices, baked to perfection.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (4) large bell peppers
- (1 pound) ground beef
- (1 cup) cooked rice
- (1 cup) diced tomatoes
- (1) small onion, diced
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 teaspoon) Italian seasoning
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1 cup) shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them upright in a baking dish.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 small onion, diced, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in 1 cup of cooked rice, 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- 6
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- 7
Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it in gently. Top each pepper with the remaining cheese.
- 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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