Onion Stuffed Peppers
These onion stuffed peppers are a hearty and delicious meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The peppers are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of onions, ground beef, rice, and spices, then baked until tender.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Shredded cheese - 1 cup
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Cooked rice - 2 cups
- Ground beef - 1 pound
- Onions - 2, finely chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Bell peppers - 4, tops cut off and seeds removed
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the hollowed-out peppers. Place the peppers in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the cheese on top of the peppers. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the peppers cool for a few minutes before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
