Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe that combines ground beef, rice, and a variety of seasonings, topped with melted cheese for a deliciously comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 Medium Onion (diced)
- 2–3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes (one can)
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Paprika (see notes)
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 7 Large Bell Peppers (top and core removed)
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
- freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and place the bell peppers cut side up in a baking dish.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a large pan, sauté diced onion in olive oil until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and paprika.
- Season and Simmer: Season with salt and pepper, then cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stuff Peppers: Fill each pepper with the beef mixture and bake until peppers are mostly tender.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the peppers and bake until melted. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Ensure the bell peppers are evenly cooked by checking for tenderness before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Easy Recipe, Ground Beef, Comfort Food
