Description
Get ready to savor the cheesy goodness of Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers! This delightful dish combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy brown rice, and vibrant bell peppers for a healthy and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these stuffed peppers are not only delicious but also customizable to fit any dietary preference. Whether you choose to fill them with turkey, chicken, or a vegetarian blend, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing experience. With just 40 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you’ll have a colorful, nutritious dish that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive 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 (canned)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 7 large bell peppers (top and core removed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate ground beef into the pan and cook until browned, breaking it apart as needed.
- Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until slightly reduced.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 10–12 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each pepper, and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg