Description
Father’s Day Stuffed Bell Peppers are a vibrant and comforting dish that brings families together. Each bell pepper is generously filled with a savory blend of lean ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese, creating a delightful experience for the taste buds. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for celebrating Dad or satisfying any weekday craving. Gather around the table and enjoy this colorful feast with your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, half of the shredded cheese, and tomato sauce until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper and place them upright in the baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg