Stuffed peppers

🌶️ Stuffed Peppers (Classic & Flavorful)

Stuffed peppers are hollowed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture—usually meat, rice, vegetables, and herbs—then baked until tender.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 large bell peppers (any color)
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the peppers
   • Cut tops off and remove seeds.
   • Optional: Pre-bake empty peppers at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes to soften.
2. Cook the filling
   • Sauté onion and garlic.
   • Add ground meat and cook until browned.
   • Stir in rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Stuff & Bake
   • Fill peppers with the mixture.
   • Place in a baking dish with a little water at the bottom.
   • Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
4. Add cheese
   • Sprinkle cheese on top.
   • Bake uncovered 5–10 more minutes until melted.

🥦 Variations

• Vegetarian: Replace meat with black beans, lentils, or mushrooms
• Low-carb: Swap rice for cauliflower rice
• Mexican-style: Add cumin, chili powder, and top with salsa
• Mediterranean: Use feta, spinach, and oregano

💡 Tip: Leftovers freeze well—store in airtight containers up to 3 months.

If you’d like, I can give you a quick 30-minute version, a slow cooker method, or a healthy weight-loss version.