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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Delicious bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, ground beef, and spices, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 lb ground beef can substitute with turkey or plant-based meat
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
Bell Peppers
  • 4 bell peppers any color

Method
 

Prepare the Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
Make the Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
Stuff the Peppers
  1. Spoon the filling into each bell pepper until they are packed full.
  2. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients or spices.

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