Description
These easy stuffed bell peppers are loaded with a savory beef and rice filling, topped with gooey cheese, and baked to perfection. A wholesome, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1½ cups cooked brown rice
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 7 large bell peppers (tops and cores removed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Sauté onions in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Brown ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Stuff peppers with the beef mixture and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake 5–7 minutes more. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for variation.
- For a low-carb option, swap rice with cauliflower rice.
- Pre-cook peppers for 5 minutes if you prefer softer peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American