Description
A simplified and healthier take on classic stuffed peppers, featuring ground beef, rice, and colorful bell peppers, all baked with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 3–4 Bell Peppers
- 2 cups Rice
- 1–2 cups Cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic Powder, to taste
- Olive Oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, browning it for about 5-7 minutes while breaking it apart.
- Toss in chopped bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the cooked rice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish.
- Top with cheese, covering the mixture evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding beans or corn, or try cooking in an air fryer for a quicker version. Make it ahead and store in the fridge for busy weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg