Description
Stuffed Pepper Ground Beef Bake is a comforting, one-pan dish that brings together savory ground beef, tender bell peppers, and melty cheese. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, offering a burst of flavors in every bite. With minimal cleanup and the versatility to customize ingredients, it?s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C). Spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice tops off bell peppers, remove seeds, and trim bottoms if needed to stand upright.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with diced onion until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover for the last 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg