Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers That Everyone Will Love

Cheesy Stuffed Green Peppers are a delightful meal combining nutrition and comfort, perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 peppers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Peppers

4 Green Bell Peppers Halved and seeded

For the Filling

1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
1 cup Cooked Rice Brown rice or quinoa can be used
1 cup Cheese (shredded) Mix of mozzarella and cheddar
1 cup Tomato Sauce Marinara or diced tomatoes are good substitutes
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Dried basil, oregano, and thyme can be substituted
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Optional Topping

1 cup Extra Cheese Use any type for topping

Equipment

Oven
baking dish
skillet
Mixing Bowl
Sharp Knife
spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the Oven to 375°F (190°C).
Halve the green bell peppers lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membranes.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for 5-7 minutes, fully cooked and browned.
Combine ground beef, cooked rice, tomato sauce, half of the shredded cheese, and Italian seasoning in a mixing bowl.
Stuff the pepper halves with the filling and pack it tightly but don’t overstuff.
Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining shredded cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These stuffed peppers can be prepped ahead of time and store well in the fridge or freezer for later meals.

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