Best Ever Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Best Ever Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large bell peppers; 1 cup mushroom, chopped; 1 cup zucchini, sliced and quartered; 1/4 teaspoon basil, dried; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

6 large bell peppers
1 cup mushroom, chopped
1 cup zucchini, sliced and quartered
1/4 teaspoon basil, dried
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1
Cut peppers in half lengthwise.
2
Remove stem, seed and membrane.
3
Wash well.
4
Cook in boiling salted water 5 minutes and drain.
5
Set aside.
6
Brown ground beef and drain off fat.
7
Add mushrooms, zucchini, onion, garlic, salt and basil to the ground beef.
8
Cook until vegtables are tender, stirring often.
9
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
10
Stir in rice and 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
11
Lightly stuff the pepper halves with mixture.
12
Place cut side up in a shallow baking dish.
13
Spoon tomato sauce over the peppers.
14
Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
15
Uncover: add remaining cheese and bake another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large bell peppers, 1 cup mushroom, chopped, 1 cup zucchini, sliced and quartered, 1/4 teaspoon basil, dried, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Ever Cheddar Stuffed Bell Peppers

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