Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe! Bursting with flavor, these vibrant bell peppers are filled with a savory blend of lean ground beef, fluffy brown rice, and aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, they can be customized to suit your taste with different proteins or veggies. In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious meal that everyone will love. Whether served alongside a garden salad or garlic bread, these stuffed peppers are sure to impress at any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1½ cups cooked brown rice
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 7 large bell peppers (tops and cores removed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange bell peppers cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a large pan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté diced onion until softened; add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks (about 5-6 minutes). Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture and bake uncovered for about 10-12 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Sprinkle cheese over each pepper and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg