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Healthy Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef

A nutritious and customizable meal featuring colorful bell peppers stuffed with a delicious mixture of ground beef, rice, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large large bell peppers Any color of bell peppers can be used.
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • 1 cup cooked rice Use pre-cooked rice or leftovers for convenience.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Optional. Mozzarella, cheddar, or a combination works great.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned.
  2. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper and place them upright in a baking dish.
  4. If desired, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Serving
  1. Serve hot. These stuffed peppers are delicious on their own but pair well with a side salad or crusty bread.

Notes

To store leftovers, let the stuffed peppers cool completely. Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze them for longer storage for up to 3 months. Feel free to add other vegetables to the beef mixture for extra nutrition.