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Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory beef and rice mixture, topped with melted cheese.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat.
  4. Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cook until softened.
  5. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stuff the bell peppers with the beef mixture.
  7. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, cover with foil.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top.
  9. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Peppers
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