Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
Easy stuffed bell peppers made with ground beef, rice, and cheese.Bake until tender and topped with melted cheese.A quick, hearty, and family-friendly dinner recipe.
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 cups cooked brown rice
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 7 large bell peppers tops removed and cored
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange bell peppers cut side up in a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and paprika.
- Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until peppers begin to soften.
- Sprinkle cheese over the tops and bake for another 5–7 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Add vegetables like corn or zucchini to the filling for extra nutrition.
- Serve with a fresh salad or yogurt sauce on the side.