Name: Stuffed Peppers Made Easy and Irresistible
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 whole Bell Peppers can substitute with poblanos or zucchini; 1 pound Ground Beef can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken or a plant-based alternative; 1 cup Cooked Rice white or brown or cauliflower rice; 1 medium Onion finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic minced; 1 cup Tomato Sauce or crushed tomatoes; 1 cup Diced Tomatoes drained; 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning or individual herbs like oregano and basil; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper; 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or cheddar; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated; 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable or canola oil; 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

Description

Enjoy this comforting Classic Stuffed Peppers recipe perfect for cozy family dinners. This dish features Easy Stuffed Peppers with ground beef and flavorful herbs. A delicious Low Carb Stuffed Peppers option that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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4 whole Bell Peppers can substitute with poblanos or zucchini
1 pound Ground Beef can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken or a plant-based alternative
1 cup Cooked Rice white or brown or cauliflower rice
1 medium Onion finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 cup Tomato Sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 cup Diced Tomatoes drained
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning or individual herbs like oregano and basil
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or cheddar
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
1 tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable or canola oil
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F 190°C
Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds then rinse and drain them
Heat olive oil in a skillet then add onion and garlic sauté until onion is translucent
Add ground beef to the skillet and brown it thoroughly
Stir in cooked rice tomato sauce diced tomatoes Italian seasoning salt and black pepper then simmer for 5 minutes
Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture
Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and pour water into the bottom about 1/4 inch
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes
Remove foil sprinkle cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes
Let cool garnish with parsley and serve

Notes

These Classic Stuffed Peppers are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for future enjoyment
For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pepper
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g + 6g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg