Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers | Easy Family Dinner

Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers: Colorful, cheesy, and full of flavor — these stuffed bell peppers are the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights! Made with tender ground beef, rice, and melty cheese, they’re a hearty and healthy dinner your family will love. 🌶️

🛒 Ingredients: Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers

• 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (or turkey for a lighter version)
• 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Directions: Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers

1. Prep the peppers:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the tops of the peppers, remove seeds, and lightly drizzle the insides with olive oil. Arrange them in a baking dish.
2. Cook the filling:
   In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add flavor:
   Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
4. Stuff and bake:
   Spoon the mixture evenly into each pepper. Top with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 5–7 minutes more until cheese is melted and golden.
5. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy your warm, cheesy stuffed peppers!

🌈 Tips & Variations:

• Swap rice for quinoa for a protein boost.
• Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
• Use plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.
• Make ahead: Stuff the peppers, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.

💚 Nutrition (per serving): Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Calories: 385 | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 5g

Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers | Easy Family Dinner

Colorful, cheesy, and full of flavor — these stuffed bell peppers are the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights! Made with tender ground beef, rice, and melty cheese, they’re a hearty and healthy dinner your family will love. 🌶️

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 large bell peppers any color, tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1 lb 450 g lean ground beef (or turkey for a lighter version)
• 1 cup cooked rice white or brown
• 1 small onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, drained
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Method

 

1. Prep the peppers:
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice off the tops of the peppers, remove seeds, and lightly drizzle the insides with olive oil. Arrange them in a baking dish.
3. Cook the filling:
4. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
5. Add flavor:
6. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
7. Stuff and bake:
8. Spoon the mixture evenly into each pepper. Top with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 5–7 minutes more until cheese is melted and golden.
9. Serve:
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy your warm, cheesy stuffed peppers!

Notes

ips & Variations:

Swap rice for quinoa for a protein boost.

Add black beans or corn for extra texture.

Use plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.

Make ahead: Stuff the peppers, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.

💚 Nutrition (per serving):

Calories: 385 | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 5g

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