High Protein Stuffed Bell Peppers
These classic stuffed bell peppers are hearty, satisfying, and perfect for a filling dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 6 large Bell Peppers, any color
- 1.5 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 cup Cooked White Rice
- 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and break it apart, cooking for 6 to 7 minutes until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the cooked rice, drained diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the beef and rice filling into each bell pepper, packing it in firmly and mounding it at the top. Spoon marinara sauce over the top of each stuffed pepper.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 35 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese on top of each pepper. Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 33gFat: 18g
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