Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded; 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Classic bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and tomato sauce, then baked until tender.

60 minMediumServes 4370 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerOvenHigh ProteinLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2

Heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced 1/4 onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3

Add the minced 2 garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add the 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ground meat has reached an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for food safety.
5

Stir in the 1 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
6

Arrange the halved and seeded 4 bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish.
7

Spoon the meat and rice mixture evenly into each pepper half, gently pressing down to pack the filling.
8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender when pierced with a fork.
9

If desired, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the tops to brown slightly.
10

Let the stuffed peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Stuffed Bell Peppers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Stuffed Bell Peppers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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