How To Make Homestyle Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
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Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until all the flavors are combined.
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Fill each bell pepper with the ground beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
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If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 345kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 287mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 21g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 23g
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