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Stuffed Bell Peppers Ground: Delicious 4-Ingredient Meal

Stuffed Bell Peppers Ground
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This recipe for Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef is a classic comfort food made easy. Tender bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices, then baked until golden and bubbly.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded 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 over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer for a couple of minutes.
  5. Spoon the ground beef mixture evenly into each bell pepper.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, ensuring they stand upright.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top of each pepper.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly, and the peppers are tender.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Choose bell peppers with flat bottoms that can stand upright.
  • For extra tender peppers, microwave cleaned peppers for 2 minutes before stuffing.
  • Drain the beef well after browning, but leave about a teaspoon of fat for juiciness.
  • Use an ice cream scoop for even portioning of the filling.
  • Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for ground beef.
  • Add diced zucchini, mushrooms, or corn for extra vegetables.
  • Mozzarella or Italian blend cheese can be used instead of cheddar.

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