Stuffed Peppers with Rice
Stuffed peppers with rice are a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines colorful bell peppers with savory fillings of rice, ground meat, and aromatic spices. This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful presentation and customizable ingredients. Each bite delivers a satisfying mix of flavors, making it a go-to meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg