Stuffed bell peppers are a versatile and delicious meal that can be customized to your taste. Here are a few different recipes to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. If necessary, trim the bottoms so they stand upright.
- In a large skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the cooked rice, half of the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
