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Stuffed Peppers – Easy, Flavorful & Healthy Meal for Any Occasion

Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious meal featuring tender bell peppers filled with seasoned ground meat, rice, and a rich tomato sauce. This dish is versatile, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep with endless variations like Mediterranean, Tex-Mex, vegetarian, or low-carb options.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or orange)

½ lb ground beef or turkey

1 cup cooked rice or quinoa

½ onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup tomato sauce

½ cup shredded cheese (optional)

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp oregano

Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Peppers – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), cut off the tops, remove seeds, and pre-roast for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Filling – Sauté onions and garlic, brown the ground meat, and mix in rice, tomato sauce, and spices.
3️⃣ Fill & Bake – Stuff peppers with the mixture, top with cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
4️⃣ Serve Hot – Garnish with fresh herbs, sour cream, or extra tomato sauce.

📌 Pro Tip: Pre-roasting the peppers enhances their sweetness and softens them before stuffing!

  • Author: Noureddine
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Tex-Mex, American
  • Diet: Gluten Free