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Stuffed Bell Peppers (Beef & Rice)

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Enjoy these hearty beef and rice stuffed bell peppers, a perfect family dinner that’s easy to make and delicious to eat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff the bell pepper halves with the beef and rice mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce over the peppers.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any color bell peppers you like.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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