Classic Stuffed Peppers Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while mozzarella is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while bulgur is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Remove from heat and stir in half of the cheddar cheese.

Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly.

Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Pour a little water into the bottom of the dish to help steam the peppers.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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