Stuffed peppers are a hearty, colorful dish where bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture—usually meat, rice, and seasonings—then baked until tender. Super versatile and satisfying!
🫑 Ingredients:
- 4–6 bell peppers (any color)
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce (or diced tomatoes)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
🔥 Instructions:
- Prep peppers
- Cut tops off and remove seeds.
- Optional: pre-bake or boil for 5 minutes to soften.
- Cook filling
- In a pan, cook ground beef with onion and garlic.
- Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
- Stuff peppers
- Fill each pepper with the meat mixture.
- Place in a baking dish.
- Bake
- Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
- Add cheese
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake another 10–15 minutes until melted.
🍽️ Variations:
- Low-carb: Skip rice and add extra veggies or cheese
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or hot sauce 🌶️
- Vegetarian: Use beans, lentils, or mushrooms instead of meat
💡 Tips:
- Use different colored peppers for a nice presentation
- Add a little broth to the baking dish to keep them moist
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
Stuffed peppers are basically a complete meal in one—protein, carbs, and veggies all packed together.
If you want, I can give you a quick stovetop version or a Mexican-style stuffed peppers recipe 🌮
