Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef Recipe
Stuffed bell peppers with Ground Beef Recipe are tasty and filling. They are colorful, full of flavor, and simple to make.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish
- Measuring cups
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Spoon
- Foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 big bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off bell peppers. Take out seeds.
- Boil peppers in salt water for 5 minutes. Drain.
- Heat oil in pan. Add onion and garlic.
- Cook until soft. Add ground beef and stir.
- Add rice, tomato sauce, and spices. Mix well.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Then turn off heat.
- Fill each pepper with beef mix.
- Put peppers in baking dish.
- Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Take off foil. Add cheese on top.
- Bake for 10 more minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use red or yellow peppers. They taste sweeter.
- Add chopped spinach to make it healthier.
- Like spicy food? Add some chili powder.
- Use leftover rice to save cooking time.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for color.