Stuffed Baked Bell Peppers

Bright, flavorful, and utterly satisfying, these Stuffed Baked Bell Peppers are a classic comfort food elevated with a rich blend of hearty ingredients. Perfectly hollowed bell peppers serve as vibrant edible bowls, generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, tender cooked rice, and aromatic herbs like parsley and oregano. A layer of melted mozzarella cheese adds a gooey finish, while a base of diced tomatoes and tomato paste infuses every bite with tangy warmth. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep and bakes to bubbly perfection in under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or show-stopping dish for entertaining. Serve these stuffed peppers as a wholesome main course or alongside a crisp green salad for a balanced, crowd-pleasing meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole bell peppers
• 500 grams ground beef
• 200 grams cooked white rice
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 400 grams, canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon, dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
• 120 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse under cold water and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Add the cooked rice and chopped parsley to the meat mixture, stirring to combine well.

Step 7

Spoon the meat and rice mixture into each bell pepper, pressing down gently with the spoon to fill them completely.

Step 8

Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and pour water into the bottom of the dish to prevent burning.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove the foil, sprinkle the tops of the stuffed peppers with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove from oven, garnish with additional parsley if desired, and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1940.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2342.4

Total Fat 152.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 416.2mg	0%
Sodium 4276.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 32.3g
Protein 124.2g	0%

Vitamin D 31.0IU	0%
Calcium 1010.7mg	0%
Iron 17.7mg	0%
Potassium 3372.9mg	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: 58.9%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 19.8%