Savory Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

J
Jennifer

4 months ago

Cuisine: Italian
Categories: Comfort Food

These savory beef stuffed bell peppers are a delightful combination of tender beef, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese, all packed into sweet bell peppers and baked to perfection. A comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion!

Savory Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe - Italian medium difficulty dish
Tags:
hearty
filling
baked
weeknight
family-friendly

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, rice, diced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stuff the bell peppers with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle extra cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.