Description
Delicious and customizable stuffed bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices. Perfect for family dinners or impressing friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado 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 (one can)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- 7 large bell peppers (top and core removed)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the cores. Place them cut side up in a baking dish.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until it softens.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground beef and brown for about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and paprika to the mixture.
- Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the sauce slightly reduces. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the beef mixture, pressing gently to fill generously.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese over each pepper and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken. Vegetarian filling options include beans or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, easy recipe, family dinner, comfort food, customizable filling
