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Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with ground beef and topped with cheese

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

These warm, simple stuffed bell peppers are filled with hearty ground beef, rice, and cheese, making a satisfying family meal that's full of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 bell peppers Choose firm bell peppers that stand upright.
Stuffing
  • 1 cup rice Cook according to package directions.
  • 1 tablespoon oil For cooking the onion and garlic.
  • 1 onion, chopped Cook with garlic.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Cook until soft with onion.
  • 1 pound ground beef Cook until no pink remains.
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup water To keep peppers moist.
  • to taste shredded cheese Optional topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash the bell peppers and cut the tops off. Remove seeds and membranes.
  2. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions, set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it up, and cook until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to blend flavors.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper, packing gently.
  2. Top each with a little shredded cheese if desired.
  3. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup water into the dish to keep peppers moist. Cover with foil.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can swap out ingredients to suit taste, such as using ground turkey or chicken, or adding different vegetables. These peppers store well for meal prep and leftovers.