Description
Enjoy vibrant stuffed peppers filled with seasoned rice and ground meat, baked to perfection. This dish is not only delicious but also a delightful centerpiece for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound lean ground meat (beef or turkey)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- shredded cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting off the tops and removing seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add ground meat; cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
- Stuff each pepper with the mixture until filled.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg