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Stuffed bell peppers with rice and ground beef.
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Stuffed Bell Peppers With Rice and Ground Beef

These stuffed bell peppers with rice and ground beef are a complete meal. Plus, it’s super easy to put together and packed with flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 508kcal
Author: Radwa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers , a mix of colors
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 600 g ground beef , lean
  • ½ cup onion , finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 460 g tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • 2 tablespoon parsley , chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F and grease a large casserole with oil or cooking spray.
  • Prepare the pepper: Cut the pepper tops and remove all the ribs and seeds inside, then put them cut side up in the casserole.
  • Pre cook the pepper: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cook the ground beef: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat; add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Now, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Add in the rice: Stir in the rice and tomato sauce, and ½ cup cheese.
  • Stuff the pepper: Fill the peppers with the beef and rice mixture, then put them in the casserole (DON'T overfill them).
  • Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the peppers. Cover with a foil sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, then Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned and peppers are tender.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Notes

DON’T overfill the peppers with the filling mixture; leave a little space at the top to allow everything to cook evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4363IU | Vitamin C: 161mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 4mg