Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice, Veggies and Bround Beef

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice, Veggies and Bround Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off; and seeds removed; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup cooked white rice; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh); 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach or kale; 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp ltalian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Olive oil spray (optional)

7 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

Updated at: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:48:34 GMT

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Ingredients

4 servings

4bell peppers

large, any color, tops cut off

0.5 lblean ground beef

½ cupwhite rice

cooked

0.5onion

small, finely chopped

½ cupdiced tomatoes canned

or fresh

½ cupspinach

finely chopped, or kale

¼ cupcarrot

grated, optional

1clove garlic

minced

1 tspltalian seasoning

½ tspsalt

½ tspblack pepper

½ cupshredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190C).

Step 2

Prepare the Peppers: Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds. Lightly spray a baking dish and arrange the peppers upright

Step 3

Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.

Step 4

Mix the Filling: Add tomatoes, rice, spinach, carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and combined.

Step 5

Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper, packing it down slightly.

Step 6

Add Cheese & Bake: Top each stuffed pepper with shredded mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Step 7

Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.