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Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Delicious stuffed peppers filled with savory ground beef, rice, and fresh herbs, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 6 Bell peppers Bell peppers
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1.5 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 parsley Parsley, fresh
  • 1 14.5-oz. Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1.5 cup White or brown rice, cooked
  • 1 Black pepper, freshly ground Black pepper, Freshly ground
  • 1 Kosher salt Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 cup Monterey jack

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  • Cook ground beef until browned; add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix cooked rice, chopped parsley, and beef mixture. Stuff the mixture into halved bell peppers.
  • Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish, top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Stuffed Peppers

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 900mg