Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Get ready for a pepper-packed adventure! Looking for a delicious and hearty meal that’s as visually stunning as it is easy to make? This stuffed bell pepper recipe is the perfect solution! Packed with a flavorful mix of seasoned ground beef or turkey, cooked rice, juicy tomatoes, and melted cheese, these colorful peppers are a crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Customizable with your favorite ingredients, this dish is a one-pan wonder that’s simple to prepare and loaded with nutrition. Whether you prefer a classic version or a vegetarian twist, these stuffed bell peppers are sure to become a household favorite.
Start your meal off with some Italian-O Olive Oil Dip or some Jalapeño Cheesoning Crack Bread!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Dan-O's Italian-O™ Seasoning
- Dan-O's Cheesoning® Seasoning
- 4 large bell peppers (any color you love—or mix and match!)
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice (any kind will do)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix!)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Preparation Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prep the Peppers: Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and hollow out the seeds and ribs like you’re cleaning out a pumpkin at Halloween. Keep the tops if you want to be cute and use them as lids later.
- Lightly drizzle the hollowed peppers and tops if you kept them with olive oil and pop them in a baking dish. Pre-bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes while you prep the filling.
- Make the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Toss in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it browns. Season with Dan-O's Italian-O™ Seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked rice, drained tomatoes, and half the cheese. Mix everything together like it’s a big flavor party.
- Stuff the Peppers: Remove the pre-baked peppers from the oven (careful, they’re hot!). Generously stuff them with your delicious filling, packing it in tightly because no one likes a half-filled pepper.
- Top each pepper with the remaining cheese and Sprinkle Generously® with Dan-O's Cheesoning®. If you saved the tops, you can put them back on now for some serious presentation points.
- Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and serve warm.
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This was the best I’ve made, thanks for the recipe
These are great but I used Dan-o spicy, (that’s the red top) and Dan-p crunchy, ( that’s the black top) and used ground pork sausage and ground beef. Try it Dan