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Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a hearty rice and ground meat mixture
Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Total Time
60 min
budgetcomfort-foodfamily-friendlymeal-prep
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers, tops cut and seeds removed
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 cup cooked rice
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup shredded cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup water
Nutrition
Calories
450
113 per serving
Protein
28g
56% DV
Fat
22g
31% DV
Carbs
35g
12% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein25%
Fat44%
Carbs31%
Fiber
06g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Cook onion until soft, add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4
Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
5
Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, corn, and seasonings.
6
Remove from heat and stir in half the cheese.
7
Stuff each pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
8
Place peppers in a baking dish with water in the bottom.
9
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10
Remove foil, top with remaining cheese, and bake 10 more minutes.