Beef & Lentil Stuffed Bell Peppers

Name: Beef & Lentil Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (mixed colors), tops cut off and seeds removed; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup cooked brown lentils; 1/2 cup cooked rice; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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These Beef & Lentil Stuffed Bell Peppers are a complete, balanced meal that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Sweet bell peppers are stuffed with a savory filling of lean ground beef, protein-rich brown lentils, fluffy rice, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs and spices. Baked until the peppers are tender and the filling is piping hot, each bite delivers a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. This dish is fantastic for meal prep, as it reheats beautifully, and it's a wonderful way to sneak extra vegetables and fiber into your family's diet. Topped with melted cheese, it becomes the ultimate comfort food that's satisfying any night of the week.

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Four colorful stuffed bell peppers with beef and lentil filling in a baking dish

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time45 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Baking dishLarge skilletPot

Ingredients

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place prepared bell peppers upright in a baking dish.
2
In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
3
Stir in cooked lentils, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
4
Spoon the beef mixture into the bell peppers, packing it down. Pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the dish.
5
Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil, top with cheese, and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is melted.

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Leckere Rezepte

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