Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe With Ground Beef

Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers represents an American main dish which requires 75 minutes of preparation time. The intermediate recipe fills peppers with beef and rice and cheese to create a 525-calorie substantial dish. The baked dish emerges as a comforting classic which suits family dinner occasions.

Ingredients

• 2 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. Cook ground beef in a skillet at medium heat until it reaches a brown color. Drain excess fat.
4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until softened.
5. Add the cooked rice along with diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to the skillet. Mix well.
6. Fill the bell peppers with the beef and rice mixture until they are completely full.
7. Arrange the stuffed peppers vertically inside a baking dish. The peppers need support so you can cut a small amount from the bottom to create a level surface.
8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. The peppers need to be uncovered before adding cheese on top for an additional 15 minutes of baking until the cheese reaches a melted and bubbly state.
10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.