Easy Stovetop Stuffed Peppers
This quick and flavorful stovetop stuffed peppers recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in under an hour.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the beef. Cook until onions soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Place stuffed peppers upright in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each pepper, cover, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
This stovetop recipe is great for customizing with ground turkey or adding your favorite vegetables to the filling.