Ground Beef & Bacon Stuffed Bell Peppers 🌶️🥓
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of our Ground Beef & Bacon Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe, a sumptuous creation perfect for lunch or snacks, brimming with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavors. With the essence of summer encapsulated within each bite, these delectable stuffed peppers promise a culinary adventure that satisfies the soul in under 60 minutes, making them an ideal choice for those seeking a quick and hearty meal.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 555.8
- Fat Content: 30.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 112.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1062.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.6g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Sugar Content: 13.2g
- Protein Content: 33.8g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 lb |
| Cooked rice | 1 cup |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Onion | 1 |
| Tomato sauce | 1/3 cup |
| Bell peppers | 4 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Flour | 1/4 cup |
| Water | 1 1/2 cups |
| Bacon | 4 slices |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare oven bag: Place a 14×20 oven bag inside a 9×13 cake pan.
- Cook ground beef: Brown the ground beef and onions in a skillet, then drain off the fat.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef and onions with cooked rice, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to cool.
- Prepare bell peppers: Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Stuff peppers: Stuff each bell pepper with the cooled meat mixture.
- Prepare sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together tomato sauce, flour, and water until well combined.
- Assemble: Pour half of the tomato sauce mixture into the prepared oven bag.
- Arrange peppers: Place the stuffed bell peppers in the oven bag, stuffed side up.
- Top with sauce: Spoon the remaining tomato sauce mixture over the top of each stuffed pepper.
- Add bacon: Place one or two slices of bacon over the top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
Serving:
Serve these tantalizing Ground Beef & Bacon Stuffed Bell Peppers hot and savor each delicious bite. They pair wonderfully with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy the blend of flavors and textures in this delightful dish that’s sure to become a family favorite! 🍽️👨👩👧👦
