Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
This super easy dinner recipe can be made the way YOU like it. Switch up the meat, use your favorite salsa and cheese...whatever you like to make a delicious, quick dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large bell peppers any color
- 1 small onion diced
- 1/2 pound ground beef or other protein
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup salsa your favorite brand
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp seasoning salt OR salt free seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place the ground meat into a pan and sprinkle in the seasonings. Brown the meat on medium heat and add in the diced onions. Drain all the fat, if any, from the pan.1 small onion diced, 1/2 pound ground beef, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp seasoning salt OR salt free seasoning
- Add the salsa and the rice along with the meat and stir. Reduce the heat to medium heat, and let cook for 5 minutes.1 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup salsa
- Wash the bell peppers with cool water, then cut lengthwise. Remove the membranes and the seeds.3 large bell peppers
- Place the peppers into a lightly oiled baking dish, then stuff the peppers with the meat and rice mixture.
- Leave the peppers uncovered then put the baking dish into the oven preheated at 375 f. Let bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and sprinkle the parmesan and cheddar cheese on top. Add color by sprinkling parsley flakes and smoked paprika on top (optional).1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Place bake in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve!