Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 2 cups water; 3 green bell peppers; 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced; 8 ounces lean ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning; 1 cup tomato sauce; 2 ounces monterey jack cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
3 green bell peppers
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
8 ounces lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning
1 cup tomato sauce
2 ounces monterey jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Combine rice and water in a small saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205C) Cut tops off peppers, seed insides, and arrange peppers in a large baking dish.
4
Chop usable portion of the tops.
5
Heat large skillet over medium heat.
6
Brown ground beef in skillet.
7
Stir in chopped peppers and onions in oil until soft.
8
Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
9
Mix in cooked rice and 1 1/5 cups tomato sauce.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Spoon the mixture into the peppers, and top each with remaining tomato sauce.
12
Cover, and bake about 45 minutes.
13
Uncover, top each pepper with jack cheese, and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white rice, 2 cups water, 3 green bell peppers, 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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