Microwave Stuffed Bell Pepper
These microwave stuffed bell peppers use pre-cooked rice and seasoned ground beef to create a classic comfort food dinner in under 10 minutes. The microwave steams the pepper tender while heating the savory filling all the way through for a complete meal.
Tender bell peppers stuffed with seasoned beef and rice then microwaved until soft and topped with melted cheese.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
base
filling
sauce
topping
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine the pre-cooked ground beef, pre-cooked rice, and half the marinara sauce. Stir until everything is well mixed and evenly coated with sauce.
Fill the Peppers
Stand the prepared bell peppers upright in a microwave-safe dish. Spoon the beef and rice filling evenly into each pepper, pressing it down gently to fill to the top.
Microwave Until Tender
Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the top of each stuffed pepper. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid and microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes until the pepper walls are tender when pierced with a fork.
Add Cheese and Melt
Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella and microwave uncovered for an additional 30 seconds until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
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