Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Stuffed Peppers Recipe

from thecookierookie.com
60 min
6 servings

Stuffed Peppers are a classic, healthy ground beef dish that can be easily made ahead of time and enjoyed by the whole family.

Ingredients

  • 3 large bell peppers (any color)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
  • ½ yellow onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce ((1 can))
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese ((or cheddar - or a mix!))
  • 1 green onion (sliced, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Use a paring knife to cut a circle around the stem of the pepper and remove it. Cut the peppers in half from stem to end, creating 6 pepper halves. Place the peppers cut side down on the cutting board and gently tap them to loosen any remaining seeds.

  3. 3

    Arrange them in a 9x13-inch baking pan, cut sides up. Drizzle the peppers with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Bake for 20 minutes or until the peppers just begin to soften.

  5. 5

    While the peppers cook, add the ground beef and onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the meat until the meat is cooked through, and the onions are softened. Drain off any excess grease.

  6. 6

    Add in the garlic salt, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, and cook for another 60 seconds, or until the spices are fragrant.

  7. 7

    Stir in the rice, and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir in ¾ cup of the cheese until it melts.

  9. 9

    Spoon the filling into the peppers and top with the remaining cheese.

  10. 10

    Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted and the peppers are tender. Garnish with green onion and serve.