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Easy Weeknight Stuffed Peppers

Close-up of a yellow stuffed pepper filled with seasoned ground meat and rice, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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A comforting and hearty stuffed pepper recipe perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large bell peppers, any color
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cooked rice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the prepared bell peppers.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the dish.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle the tops with cheddar cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a quicker meal, use pre-cooked rice.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

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