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Easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Delicious and easy to make stuffed peppers that are perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces bell peppers red, green, yellow, or a mix
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
    4 pieces bell peppers
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.
    1 cup cooked rice, 1 medium onion
  • Stir in the cooked rice, 1 cup of tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and oregano.
    1 pound ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, 1.5 cups tomato sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
  • Place the peppers in a baking dish, pour the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
  • Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    1.5 cups tomato sauce

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground beef with other proteins like turkey or chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg