Description
This wholesome family dinner combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese inside tender bell peppers. It is a balanced, hearty meal packed with protein and vegetables that is simple enough for a busy weeknight yet delicious enough to serve to extended family. These colorful pepper bowls are easy to assemble and provide a comforting, satisfying experience for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
3/4 cup brown or white rice
6 bell peppers
2 tsp olive oil
3/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 pound ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz diced tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until soft.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 5 minutes then stir in the cooked rice.
Stuff each pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
Place peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil, top with mozzarella, and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
Notes
Leftover rice is perfect for this recipe to save time. You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef. Cheddar cheese works as a great alternative to mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American