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Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

A delightful blend of flavors and textures with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and cheddar cheese stuffed in tender bell peppers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 389
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked rice white jasmine rice recommended
  • 6 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped finely
  • 1 pound lean ground beef the star protein
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce for moisture and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning a blend of herbs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend divided
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. If you don't have cooked rice, make some ahead of time.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400F and prep your ingredients.
  3. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish and add one cup of water.
  4. Sauté oil, onion, and chopped pepper tops over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in garlic, crushed tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Stir in cooked rice and one cup of cheese, season with salt & pepper.
  8. Spoon the mixture into the peppers.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 388mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11g

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