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Easy Classic Stuffed Green Peppers: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Nora Bennett
  • Total Time: 10 minute

Ingredients

– 4 large green bell peppers
– 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
– 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– ½ cup onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
– Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)


Instructions

Creating Easy Classic Stuffed Green Peppers is straightforward if you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Peppers: Cut the tops off the green peppers and remove the seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
3. Cook the Filling: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
4. Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
5. Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper with the ground beef mixture.
6. Stuff the Peppers: Fill each pepper with the meat and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
7. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
8. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
9. Rest and Serve: Allow the peppers to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you to create a delicious dish effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 25g