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Beef and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers on a plate
Melissa Hart

Beef and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large bell peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb 85-percent lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz, divided
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Brush pepper halves with half the oil; arrange cut-side up in a dish. Roast at 400°F for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat remaining oil in a skillet. Cook beef and onion over medium-high 7 minutes until beef reaches 160°F; drain excess fat.
  3. Stir garlic, salt, and oregano 30 seconds; add 1 cup tomato sauce and cooked rice.
  4. Fill softened peppers evenly; spoon remaining sauce on top.
  5. Cover; bake 20 minutes. Uncover, add cheddar, and bake 8 minutes until melted.