Description
Savor the delightful flavors of our Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe, a perfect dish for family dinners or meal prep. These colorful bell peppers are filled with a savory mix of ground beef, brown rice, tomatoes, and cheese, making them a wholesome and customizable comfort food.
Ingredients
- 7 large bell peppers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1½ cups cooked brown rice
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Olive oil
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onion until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place them in the baking dish.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until peppers are tender.
6. Sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper and return to the oven for another 5–7 minutes until melted.
Notes
Use any color bell peppers for variety and presentation.
You can swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat alternatives.
These stuffed peppers reheat well and are great for meal prep.
Top with chopped parsley or serve with a dollop of sour cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg