Ground Pork Stuffed Bell Peppers
Delicious ground pork stuffed bell peppers, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and gently remove the seeds.
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until translucent.
- Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until well browned.
- Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Fill each bell pepper with the pork mixture until generously stuffed.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Optionally, remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, try browning the ground pork with soy sauce. Use a variety of meats or grains to customize the filling.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/ground-pork-stuffed-bell-peppers/