Easy Recipes: Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers
Try these easy recipes for classic stuffed bell peppers – a colorful, healthy, and satisfying dinner idea for any night.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers, assorted colors
- 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Arrange peppers upright in the baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in half the shredded cheese.
- Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the tops.
- Add a splash of water to the bottom of the baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.