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Stuffed Bell Peppers: Delicious Recipe for All Ages!

A delicious and hearty recipe for stuffed bell peppers filled with ground meat, rice, and beans, topped with cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Add the cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
  4. While the filling is cooking, slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  5. Place the hollowed peppers upright in a baking dish.
  6. Spoon the filling mixture evenly into each pepper, packing it down gently.
  7. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pepperCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try mixing in some corn or diced onions into the filling.
  • You can also substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier option.
  • For a vegetarian version, use lentils or a meat substitute instead of ground meat.

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