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Grandma’s Amazing Stuffed Bell Peppers

Four colorful stuffed bell peppers, generously filled with a savory meat and rice mixture and topped with melted cheese.
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A comforting and visually appealing weeknight dinner where bell peppers are filled with a savory ground beef and rice mixture, then baked until tender and topped with cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with their juice), chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the flavors meld.
  5. Spoon the beef and rice mixture evenly into the hollowed-out bell peppers.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the dish to help steam the peppers.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
  9. Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each pepper.
  10. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a leaner option, you can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
  • You can prepare the filling ahead of time and stuff the peppers just before baking.

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