Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice transform your dinner routine with a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for families. This gluten-free recipe features tender green bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices, making it a wholesome meal option. The combination of juicy beef and aromatic seasonings creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the peppers. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these stuffed peppers can be served alongside a fresh salad or enjoyed on their own.

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Overview

This gluten-free recipe features tender green bell peppers filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices, making it a wholesome meal option.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 Cup cold water
• 0.5 Cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 Pound (lb) ground beef
• 6 Medium green bell peppers, divided
• 16 Ounces (oz) tomato sauce, divided
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) onion powder
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) Italian seasoning

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of cold water to a boil. Stir in the rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until evenly browned. Drain excess fat.
4. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Arrange the peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward.
5. In a bowl, mix the cooked rice, browned beef, 1 cup of tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
6. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.
7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious stuffed bell peppers!

Enjoy your homemade Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice!