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Stuffed peppers with rice baked in tomato sauce with cheese
David Atikson

Stuffed Peppers with Rice

These easy stuffed peppers with rice are filled with savory beef, tender rice, and melty cheese, all baked inside sweet bell peppers for the ultimate comfort food.  
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large bell peppers red, yellow, or green
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut off pepper tops, remove seeds and membranes.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground meat with onion and garlic until browned.
  4. Stir in cooked rice, tomatoes, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Fill each pepper with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
  6. Pour tomato sauce around and over peppers.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  8. Uncover, top with cheese, and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly.
  9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can parboil peppers for 5 minutes for extra tenderness.
Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.