Description
These easy stuffed bell peppers are one of the best cozy dinner ideas because they’re quick to assemble easy to bake and perfect for healthy weeknight meals. Whether you need a simple family dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings this recipe always delivers warm delicious comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground meat
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt pepper and herbs
Instructions
- Slice the tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
- Brown ground meat and onion in a skillet.
- Add tomato sauce garlic and seasonings.
- Stir in cooked rice until combined.
- Fill the peppers with the mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 375°F until tender and bubbly.
Notes
- Add crushed red pepper for heat.
- Use cauliflower rice for a lighter version.
- Pre bake peppers for extra tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg