It looks like you mean stuffed peppers 🌶️
Here’s a teen-friendly stuffed pepper recipe—easy, filling, and really tasty!
Easy Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 4 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce or marinara
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the peppers:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
- Place peppers in a baking dish.
- Make the filling:
- Cook ground meat in a skillet until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers:
- Spoon the filling into each pepper.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy upgrade: Mix some cheese into the filling too
- Vegetarian: Use beans or lentils instead of meat
- Mexican style: Add taco seasoning and top with salsa
Stuffed peppers are colorful, filling, and perfect for dinner or leftovers 😋
If you want, I can give you a quick skillet version, air-fryer stuffed peppers, or a cheesy chicken version.
