Description
This comforting unstuffed peppers recipe features a savory blend of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings baked to tender perfection. It’s an easy, cozy meal perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Protein and Grains
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
Other Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the peppers.
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and carefully remove the seeds, creating hollow pepper shells for stuffing.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture, thoroughly mixing to combine all flavors.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each hollowed bell pepper, filling them generously.
- Arrange for baking: Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish, ensuring they are secure and evenly spaced.
- Bake the peppers: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for a leaner option.
- Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice to make the recipe lower in carbs.
- Adding shredded cheese on top before baking can add extra flavor and richness.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste, especially salt and pepper.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: unstuffed peppers, ground beef, baked peppers, comfort food, easy weeknight dinner
