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Beef And Rice Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe

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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice Recipe Stuffed peppers, Easy cooking
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Description

This recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy bell peppers. The peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and seasonings, then baked until tender. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 6 large bell peppers, any color
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or spatula

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and parsley.
  4. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, heat the tomato sauce over medium heat until bubbling.
  6. Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed bell peppers.
  7. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the bell peppers.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the cheese is golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use any color of bell pepper for this recipe, but red, yellow, and orange peppers will add a sweeter flavor to the dish.
  • If you have leftover filling, you can use it to make meatballs or burger patties.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, you can add more cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño pepper to the filling.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 283
  • Protein: 20g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 868mg

Recipe Tips

  • If the bell peppers aren't standing up straight in the baking dish, you can place a small piece of aluminum foil under them to keep them upright.
  • If you don't have cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice or cook the rice while you're preparing the other ingredients.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the filling, such as chopped zucchini, mushrooms, or carrots.

Enjoy this delicious beef and rice stuffed bell pepper recipe with your family and friends!


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