Minute Rice Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe
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Description
This Minute Rice Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a delicious combination of fluffy rice, savory ground beef, and crisp bell peppers. This recipe is not only tasty but also very healthy as it is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is approximately 30 minutes.Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup Minute Rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Baking dish
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the can of diced tomatoes (undrained) to the skillet.
- Add in the salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Stir well.
- Add the Minute Rice to the skillet and stir until it is fully coated in the tomato mixture. Remove from heat.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each pepper and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef in this recipe. You can also use any type of cheese you prefer, such as mozzarella or pepper jack. This recipe can easily be adapted for vegetarians by omitting the ground meat and adding more veggies, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or eggplant.Nutrition Info
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
- Sodium: 835mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 26g
Recipe Tips
- You can make the rice mixture ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to stuff the peppers and bake.
- Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe can also be made in a slow cooker. Follow steps 1-6 and then transfer the rice mixture to a slow cooker. Stuff the peppers and place them in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Enjoy this delicious and easy Minute Rice Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe!
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