Entree: United States – Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 35 min

Additional 5 min

Total 1 hr

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) Ground beef
- 4 large Bell peppers
- 1 cup (140 g) cooked Macroni
- 1 cup (240 g) diced Tomatos
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Trim tops of Bell peppers and remove cores; set peppers upright in a baking dish.
2. Cook Macroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, cook Ground beef until no longer pink and crumbly, breaking it into pieces as it cooks.
4. Stir cooked Macroni and diced Tomatos into the cooked Ground beef until evenly combined.
5. Spoon the beef-macaroni mixture into each Bell pepper, pressing gently to pack.
6. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over stuffed peppers and bake 30–40 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.