Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Stuffed bell peppers in a white baking dish.

5 from 2 votes

Delicious and colorful stuffed bell peppers recipe featuring ground beef, rice, veggies, and cheesy goodness. A flavorful and satisfying dish that's sure to impress!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 10

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: beef, bell peppers, rice

Servings:

Calories: 394kcal

Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef
1/2 cup Rice cooked
6 Bell peppers various colors, tops and cores removed
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese or Pepper Jack for an additional kick
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Onion medium, choppped
1 tbsp Tomato paste
3 cloves Garlic minced
14 oz Tomatoes fire roasted, 1 can, diced
1 tsp Oregano dried
1/2 tsp Salt kosher
1/4 tsp Pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a pot, prepare rice according to the instructions.
Using a large skillet, heat to medium and add olive oil. Add onions and saute until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
1 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tbsp Onion
Add tomato paste and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
1 tbsp Tomato paste
Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat. Cook until almost no pink remains, approx. 4 minutes.
1 lb Ground beef
Drain the fat and return to heat and add garlic.
3 cloves Garlic
Continue to cook until no pink remains, approx. 1 more minute.
Add rice and fire-roasted tomatoes. Add the salt, pepper, and oregano.
1/2 cup Rice, 14 oz Tomatoes, 1 tsp Oregano
Reduce heat and simmer until liquid has reduced marginally, about 5 minutes.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper
Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup of cheese and mix until combined.
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
Place peppers cut side up in a 9"x13" baking dish.
6 Bell peppers
Spoon mixture into each pepper.
Take a sheet of aluminum foil and spray with a non-stick spray and cover stuffed peppers.
Bake until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes. Top peppers with remaining cheese and return to oven, uncovered.
Bake until cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes then remove from oven
Garnish and serve!

Notes

To Store Leftover Stuffed Bell Peppers

Allow them to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Place the leftovers in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap to maintain freshness.

Stuffed bell peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, but it's best to consume them sooner to maintain their quality.

Reheating

When reheating, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), place the stuffed bell peppers in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat them in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate for a quicker option.

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