Stuffed Bell Peppers Ground Beef
These Stuffed Bell Peppers Ground Beef are filled with savory beef, rice, tomatoes, and melty cheese for a hearty, easy dinner everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Bell Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers tops cut off, seeds and membranes removed
- 1 lb ground beef lean recommended
- 1 cup cooked white rice or brown rice
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes drained
- 0.5 cup tomato sauce plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or blend
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, blanch the prepared bell peppers for 3–4 minutes, then drain and place them cut-side up in the dish.
- Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease. Add diced onion and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and mix well.
- Step 4: Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each pepper, pressing gently to fill. Top with a bit of extra tomato sauce if desired.
- Step 5: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for 10–15 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 6: Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 650mg
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Potassium: 520mg
- Calcium: 180mg