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

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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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Stuffed Bell Peppers?

As written, 60 minutes: 20 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 8 (40 minutes): "Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender when pierced with a fork."

What oven temperature does Stuffed Bell Peppers need?

For Stuffed Bell Peppers, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 8. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How do I know when Stuffed Bell Peppers is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until browned and no longer pink. Step 8: cook until the peppers are tender when pierced with a fork. A reading of 160 F on a thermometer settles it.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Stuffed Bell Peppers?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Stuffed Bell Peppers uses 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey.

How many calories are in Stuffed Bell Peppers?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 370 calories, with 16 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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