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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Freezer-friendly bell peppers stuffed with rice, ground beef, tomatoes, and cheese for a complete dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bell peppers tops removed and seeds discarded
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain.
  2. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, marinara, Italian seasoning, 1 cup cheese, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon filling into the bell peppers.
  4. Place peppers in a freezer-safe baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  5. Cover tightly and freeze.
  6. Thaw overnight and bake covered at 375°F for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more.