Stuffed bell peppers are a classic comfort dish made with sweet peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, herbs, and tomato sauce. They are colorful, nutritious, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
🥘 Ingredients
For the Peppers
- 4 large bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 400 g (14 oz) ground beef or ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or parsley
Optional Topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese