Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
	
	
		Delicious and easy stuffed bell peppers recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends. These hearty bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and flavorful seasonings, topped with melted cheese for a perfect finishing touch.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Rita
 
							- Prep Time: 20 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 25 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 45 minutes
 
							- Yield: 7 stuffed bell peppers 1x
 
							- Category: Main Dish
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			For the Bell Peppers:
- 7 Large Bell Peppers (top and core removed)
 
For the Filling:
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil (or avocado 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 (one can)
 
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
 
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
 
- 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
 
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
 
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
 
- freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and place the bell peppers cut side up into a baking dish or rimmed tray.
 
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pan, sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
 
- Cook Beef Mixture: Add ground beef, cook until no longer pink, then stir in rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and paprika. Cook until slightly reduced.
 
- Season and Stuff Peppers: Season with salt and pepper, stuff each pepper with the beef mixture, and bake until mostly tender.
 
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle cheese over each pepper, bake until melted, and garnish with parsley before serving.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
 
- Feel free to customize the filling with additional herbs or spices.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
 
							- Calories: 320
 
							- Sugar: 5g
 
							- Sodium: 590mg
 
							- Fat: 18g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 8g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 21g
 
							- Fiber: 3g
 
							- Protein: 22g
 
							- Cholesterol: 65mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, easy recipe, ground beef, cheese, rice