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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers: An Incredible 5-Ingredient Recipe

Ingredients

– 4 large bell peppers (any color)
– 1 pound ground beef or turkey (or plant-based substitute)
– 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
– 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or your favorite herbs)

Instructions

Follow these steps to create your delicious Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Peppers: Slice the tops off each bell pepper and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. Cook Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
4. Mix Filling: In the skillet with the meat, add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
5. Stuff Peppers: Spoon the meat and rice mixture into each hollowed pepper, filling them generously.
6. Place in Baking Dish: Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
7. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
8. Serve Warm: Allow the peppers to cool slightly before serving them on plates.

These simple steps create an amazingly delicious meal that will impress anyone at the table.

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