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Savory Stuffed Peppers: A Family Meal Worth Raving About

Savory stuffed peppers packed with ground beef, rice, and veggies, perfect for customizable family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 whole Bell Peppers Choose various colors for a stunning presentation.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For coating and sautéing.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be substituted with ground turkey.
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes Can be substituted with any canned tomato.
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice Quinoa works as a healthy alternative.
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Can be replaced with kale.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Or use dried herbs like basil.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese For topping.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your bell peppers.
  2. Slice each bell pepper in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes. Coat with olive oil and roast cut-side down for about 15 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  5. Stir in tomatoes, rice, and spinach; add seasoning and sauté until spinach wilts.
  6. Stuff the pre-roasted peppers with the beef mixture and top with cheese.
  7. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust cooking times based on meat choices and store leftovers properly for future meals.

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