Stuffed Peppers (Healthy Family Favorite)

A wholesome dish made by stuffing bell peppers with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese, then baking until tender. Stuffed peppers are a nutritious and comforting meal, often served as a complete family dinner.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Medium

2 Servings

600 Kcal

5 Mins

10 Mins

15 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 4 Large Bell Peppers (any color, tops cut off and seeds removed)

  • 500g Ground Beef

  • 1 cup Cooked Rice

  • 1 Onion (chopped)

  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

  • 1 can (400g) Diced Tomatoes

  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar)

  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste

  • 1 tsp Italian Herbs (Oregano/Basil)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Black Pepper (to taste)

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

        03 Method

        Step 1
    Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Prepare bell peppers by cutting off tops and removing seeds.

        Step 2
    Heat Olive Oil in a skillet. Add Onion and Garlic, cook until softened.

        Step 3
    Add Ground Beef and cook until browned. Stir in Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Cooked Rice, and Italian Herbs. Season with Salt and Black Pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

        Step 4
    Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Place upright in a baking dish.

        Step 5
    Top with Shredded Cheese.

        Step 6
    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.

        Step 7
    Serve hot as a complete meal.