Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers - Easy Dinner Recipes
These Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers are packed with flavorful ingredients like seasoned ground beef, rice, and feta, making them a perfect dinner recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in feta cheese and parsley.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the filling and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if using, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!