26 Easy Dinner Recipes
10. Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed bell peppers are the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something filling without much fuss. These colorful vessels can be packed with nutritious ingredients and prepared with basic kitchen tools you already have. Plus, they look impressive enough for company while being simple enough for beginners.
These family favorites combine ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese in a vibrant bell pepper shell. The peppers soften in the oven while the filling becomes savory and delicious. You’ll love how easily you can customize these to suit your taste preferences or what you have in your pantry.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
Total time: About 1 hour
Serving Size
- Makes 6 stuffed peppers
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Italian seasoning or taco seasoning
Preparation
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic
- Mix in rice, tomatoes, and seasonings
- Stuff mixture into peppers
- Top with cheese
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, until peppers are tender
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 stuffed bell pepper, approx. 250g) provides about:
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 22 g
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Vitamin C: 95 mg
- Calcium: 150 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
