Delicious Stuffed Peppers with Rice and Beef
Savor the delightful flavors of stuffed peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and aromatic rice. This vibrant dish brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table, making it perfect for any occasion—whether a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let flavors meld for about 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the beef-rice mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg