Stuffed Bell Peppers Beef (Printable Version)
Bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, topped with mozzarella and baked to perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 4 large bell peppers
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1 cup cooked white rice
04 - 1 small onion, diced
05 - 1 can (approximately 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
06 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined and heated through.
04 - Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Fill each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, gently pressing to pack.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over each stuffed pepper.
06 - Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until peppers are fork-tender and cheese is melted.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to make with everyday ingredients
- Balanced mix of protein vegetables and grains
- Bakes in one pan for simple cleanup
- Customizable with your favorite seasonings
02 -
- Bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully
03 -
- If your peppers do not stand upright use a sharp knife to trim a thin slice off the bottoms
- For extra savory flavor sauté a minced garlic clove with the onion
- Do not overcook the peppers in the oven You want them fork tender but not mushy