Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bell Peppers:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
    • Lightly brush the outside of the bell peppers with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.
  2. Cook the Filling:
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
    • Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked rice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
    • Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  3. Stuff the Peppers:
    • Spoon the meat and rice mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously.
    • Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake:
    • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish:
    • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  6. Serve:
    • Enjoy your stuffed bell peppers as a complete meal or pair them with a side salad.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bell Peppers:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
    • Lightly brush the outside of the bell peppers with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.
  2. Cook the Filling:
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
    • Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked rice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
    • Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  3. Stuff the Peppers:
    • Spoon the meat and rice mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously.
    • Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake:
    • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish:
    • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  6. Serve:
    • Enjoy your stuffed bell peppers as a complete meal or pair them with a side salad.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bell Peppers:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
    • Lightly brush the outside of the bell peppers with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.
  2. Cook the Filling:
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
    • Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked rice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
    • Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  3. Stuff the Peppers:
    • Spoon the meat and rice mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously.
    • Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake:
    • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish:
    • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  6. Serve:
    • Enjoy your stuffed bell peppers as a complete meal or pair them with a side salad.

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bell Peppers:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
    • Lightly brush the outside of the bell peppers with olive oil and place them in a baking dish.
  2. Cook the Filling:
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
    • Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
    • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, cooked rice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
    • Let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  3. Stuff the Peppers:
    • Spoon the meat and rice mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously.
    • Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  4. Bake:
    • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Garnish:
    • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  6. Serve:
    • Enjoy your stuffed bell peppers as a complete meal or pair them with a side salad.