Description
Hearty stuffed peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, baked until soft and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 half cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 half teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 half teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers upright in the baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and cumin. Mix well and heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture evenly into each pepper.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper, and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
- Make sure the internal temperature of the beef reaches 160°F before serving.
Notes
- For softer peppers, you can blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes before stuffing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American