Easy Unstuffed Peppers: A Quick Dinner Delight!
Easy Unstuffed Peppers is a quick and delicious dinner option that combines the flavors of stuffed peppers without the hassle of stuffing them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to use any type of ground meat or a meat substitute for a vegetarian option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- These can also be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg