Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers
Delicious and nutritious cheesy stuffed bell peppers filled with ground beef, rice, and topped with gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into each bell pepper and place them in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with black beans or lentils. Feel free to add fresh herbs for garnish.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/cheesy-stuffed-bell-peppers/