Stuffed Bell Peppers for Kids
These colorful stuffed bell peppers are a kid-friendly meal packed with ground beef, rice, and mild seasonings. They’re easy to make and perfect for a nutritious family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 medium bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
1 cup cooked white rice
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, cooked rice, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Place the prepared bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
Spoon the beef and rice mixture evenly into each bell pepper until filled.
Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.