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A plate of colorful ground beef stuffed bell peppers topped with melted cheddar cheese.

Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 bell peppers tops removed, seeds and membranes removed
For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with their juice), salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Place the prepared bell peppers in a baking dish. Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly into each pepper half.
  5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheese over the top of the peppers, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can add other vegetables like corn or peas to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

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