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Hearty Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Rice, and Monterey Jack

Savor these Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef, Rice, and Monterey Jack, a customizable and comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can be substituted with lentils or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup Rice use cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese can substitute with cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 medium Onion use yellow or sweet onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh garlic is preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste can substitute with fresh diced or canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes include the juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano can use basil or Italian seasoning
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Bell Peppers
  • 4 medium Bell Peppers any color works, red or yellow are sweeter

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 7 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and tomato paste to the onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for about 6 minutes until browned.
  5. Mix in the cooked rice, canned diced tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Cut the bell peppers in half, remove seeds, and place in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
  7. Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each half of the bell peppers.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle cheese on top.
  9. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and can be customized based on dietary preferences. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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