Description
Delicious and hearty, these Stuffed Peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and cheese, making for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Peppers:
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
- Heaping ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, cut in half from the stem to the bottom and cored
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or any grain
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the peppers: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Tenderize the beef with salt and baking soda.
- Roast the peppers: Place the peppers in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, and roast until slightly browned.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, and beef with spices. Add tomato sauce, rice, and cheese.
- Fill the peppers: Spoon the meat mixture into the roasted peppers.
- Finish baking: Top with cheese and bake until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: Peppers can be prepared ahead and baked when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
