Stuffed Bell Peppers

 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooke Time: 30 minutes 

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

 

• 6 Bell Peppers (any Color)

• 1 lb ground Turkey 

• 1/3 of a yellow onion

• 1 (14.5 oz) can of peeled and chopped tomatoes

• 1/2 cup uncooked rice

• 1 cup water

• 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce

• 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese (optional)

• 1.5 tsp of spices (oregano, basil, garlic, parsley, etc***See Tips Below***

• Salt & Pepper

 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

• Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds.

• Boil peppers for 5-7 minutes, drain. Set aside.

• In a large skillet, saute beef and onions beef is browned (about 5 minutes.)

• Drain excess fat, and season with spices, salt and pepper.

• Stir in the tomatoes, rice, tomato sauce and 1 cup water.

• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is soft.

• Remove from heat.

• Sprinkle a little cheese at the bottom of each pepper. Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, layering some cheese in between meat mixture.

• Place peppers standing up in a baking dish. 

• Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes.

 

Tips:

Trader Joe's has a 21 Seasoning Salute which is perfect for this dish!