Description
Discover the delightful taste of Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers, a comforting dish that combines cheesy goodness with wholesome ingredients. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or even gatherings with friends. Each colorful bell pepper is generously filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, cooked brown rice, and zesty spices, then topped with melted cheddar jack cheese. Not only are these stuffed peppers delicious, but they are also incredibly versatile—customize them with your favorite proteins or go vegetarian! In just about 40 minutes, you can create a nutritious meal that satisfies everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 large bell peppers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1½ cup cooked brown rice
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Add ground beef to the pan; cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings; simmer briefly.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until peppers are tender; add cheese on top and bake an additional 5–7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg