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Stuffed Peppers With Ground Beef

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This easy Stuffed Peppers With Ground Beef recipe combines savory ground beef, fragrant spices, fluffy rice, and melted cheese inside colorful bell peppers for a hearty, comforting, and visually appealing meal. Perfect for quick family dinners, nutritious meal prep, and casual gatherings, these stuffed peppers offer a balanced, flavorful dish that keeps everyone coming back for more.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 4 large bell peppers (any color: red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • Salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peppers: Wash the bell peppers, slice off the tops, and carefully scoop out the seeds and membranes. Set the tops aside if you wish to use them as lids later, or chop finely to mix into the filling.
  2. Cook the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cooked rice. Let the mixture simmer gently to meld the flavors.
  3. Stuff the Peppers: Evenly spoon the beef and rice filling into each prepared pepper, pressing down lightly to pack the mixture. Top each pepper with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese for a golden, bubbly finish after baking.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Add a splash of water or tomato sauce to the bottom of the dish to keep peppers moist while baking. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.

Notes

  • Use firm, brightly colored peppers for the best texture and presentation.
  • Optional: Parboil peppers for 5 minutes to soften and reduce baking time.
  • Do not overfill peppers; leave space at the top to prevent spillover.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning of filling before stuffing to ensure balanced flavors.
  • Let stuffed peppers rest for 5 minutes after baking to set the filling.

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