Ground Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Ground Beef and RiceStuffed Peppers are a hearty and flavorful dish featuring bell peppers filledwith seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce, then topped with meltedmozzarella cheese. Baked to perfection, this Italian-American favorite is bothcomforting and satisfying, making it a great choice for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers any color
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove seeds. Set them aside.
- Cook Beef: Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Mix Filling: Stir in tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stuff Peppers: Fill peppers with the beef mixture. Place them in a baking dish.
- Bake: Wrap with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with cheese, and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese melts.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.