Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers

Transform your dinner table with these irresistible Savory Stuffed Bell Peppers, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Bursting with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef or turkey, tender cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and aromatic spices like Italian seasoning and paprika, each pepper is baked to perfection in a tangy tomato sauce. Crowned with melty mozzarella cheese, these stuffed peppers are as comforting as they are nutritious. Ready in just one hour, including prep, this recipe offers an all-in-one meal that’s as easy to make as it is to love. Serve them with a crisp salad or crusty bread for an unforgettable dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef or turkey
• 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes inside. Rinse the peppers and set them aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook while breaking up the meat with a spoon until it's fully browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture, packing it tightly.

Step 8

In a baking dish, stand the stuffed peppers upright. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the dish.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each pepper. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2110.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2177.2

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 443.2mg	0%
Sodium 3971.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 33.9g
Protein 121.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1065.5mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 3062.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 21.8%