Enjoy a comforting meal with these homestyle stuffed peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices. Baked to perfection, these peppers make a hearty and satisfying dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Bell peppers are a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Stuffed pepper recipes have been enjoyed for centuries across different cultures.
You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like beans, corn, or different meats.