Description
Mouthwatering colorful stuffed bell peppers bring Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table. Cheesy quinoa, lean ground turkey, and aromatic herbs combine in a simple yet elegant meal that delights both family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Grains and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cooked rice
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking the peppers.
- Trim the bell peppers by slicing off their tops and meticulously extracting all internal seeds and membranes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high flame and thoroughly cook the ground beef with finely chopped onions and minced garlic until the meat achieves a rich, golden-brown color.
- Incorporate the pre-cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper, mixing the ingredients until well combined and fragrant.
- Fill each hollowed pepper generously with the savory meat and rice mixture, arranging them snugly in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle a lavish layer of shredded cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Shield the peppers with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the peppers to soften.
- Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, enabling the cheese to transform into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving these vibrant, hearty stuffed peppers while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose bell peppers with flat bottoms to help them stand upright in the baking dish without tipping over.
- Mix different colored bell peppers for a vibrant and visually appealing presentation that will impress dinner guests.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter or vegetarian version of the recipe that suits various dietary preferences.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil to the meat mixture, giving the stuffed peppers an extra layer of deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg