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Stuffed Peppers

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These stuffed peppers are a delicious and healthy dish made with bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings, then baked until perfectly tender.

Ingredients

  • 6 bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in the baking dish, cut side up.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
  5. Season beef with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Stir in the drained diced tomatoes and cooked rice. Mix until well combined.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use any color of bell pepper – red, yellow, orange, or green.
  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time to speed up prep.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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