Description
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef are a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal packed with seasoned beef, rice, and melted cheese. This classic comfort food is easy to make, customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, ground beef stuffed peppers, easy dinner recipe, comfort food, baked peppers
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush bell peppers with olive oil and place them upright in a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the peppers. Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Add black beans or corn for a Tex-Mex twist.
- Can be made ahead and reheated—perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
