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Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

Four appetizing stuffed bell peppers, topped with melted cheese, on a white plate.
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Easy ground beef and rice stuffed bell peppers baked in tomato sauce for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cooked rice.
  7. Stuff the bell peppers evenly with the ground beef and rice mixture.
  8. Pour the tomato sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  9. Place the stuffed bell peppers upright in the baking dish.
  10. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  11. Bake for 45 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and sprinkle with cheddar cheese, if using.
  13. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a saucier finish, you can add a little extra tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers before baking.
  • These stuffed peppers freeze well. Let them cool completely, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then in foil. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
  • For a vegetarian option, use cooked lentils or crumbled tofu instead of ground beef.

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