Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and colorful dish filled with meat, vegetables, and cheese, making them perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 whole whole bell peppers Any color of bell pepper can be used.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Used for sautéing onions.
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef Can substitute with turkey or chicken.
- 1 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese Can vary according to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preparing the peppers. Slice the tops off and remove any veins or seeds inside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it is almost tender.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, crumbling it until it is no longer pink.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Take a sheet of aluminum foil and lay it on the bottom of each pepper.
- Stuff the peppers with the meat mixture and top them with shredded cheese.
- Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil to wrap each pepper.
Cooking
- Preheat your grill to 400 degrees. Place the wrapped peppers on the grill and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers soften and the cheese melts.
Notes
If you have leftovers, let the stuffed bell peppers cool down before storing them. Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze them individually wrapped for up to three months. For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or quinoa. Vary the cheese for different flavors.