Easy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a cost-effective whole grain alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Mince 3 cloves of garlic and set aside.

Dice 1/2 of a large onion or 1 small onion.

Wash and cut the tops off 6 bell peppers, removing the seeds and ribs.

Place the hollowed peppers upright in a large casserole dish.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add the diced onion and cook for 8-10 minutes until caramelized.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.

Add 1 1/4 pounds of ground beef to the skillet and brown it, mixing with the onions and garlic.

Once the meat is browned, add in a 14 1/2-ounce can of diced tomatoes and 8 ounces of tomato sauce.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning and mix well.

Add 1 1/2 cups of cooked rice to the meat mixture and stir until combined.

Stuff the mixture into the hollowed bell peppers.

Bake the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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