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Beef Rice Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a frying pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  5. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Place them in a baking dish.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper, if using. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

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Gluten-Free
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