Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef
Easy recipes with ground beef like these bell peppers are perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the hollowed bell peppers and place them in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy!