Description
A vibrant dish of bell peppers filled with a savory mix of ground beef, rice, and cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Wash the bell peppers, trim off the tops, and remove the ribs and seeds.
- Cook the Filling: In a skillet, spray with cooking oil and add ground beef and onions. Cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent, then add garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the Ingredients: Mix the beef mixture with cooked rice, ½ cup tomato sauce, and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Stuff the Peppers: Fill each pepper with the mixture and place them upright in a slow cooker.
- Add the Sauce: Pour remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 ½ to 5 ½ hours.
- Cheese It Up: In the last 5 to 10 minutes, sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with optional toppings like extra cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using turkey or chicken. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg