Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

4.93 from 78 votes

Cheesy and savory, easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are made with flavorful ground beef and fluffy brown rice for a healthy recipe! These stuffed bell peppers are the best because they can be made with either lean ground beef, sausage, turkey, chicken, or vegetarian ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Halal

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

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 see notes
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
7 Large Bell Peppers top and core removed
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 F and place the 7 Large Bell Peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.
Heat 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté 1 Medium Onion (diced) until softens, then stir in 2-3 Garlic Cloves (minced) and cook for about 1 minute more.
Add 1 pound Lean Ground Beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 5-6 minutes. Stir in 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice, 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano, and 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with Kosher salt and pepper as needed.
Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until the peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle with 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese evenly over each pepper and bake for 5-7 minutes more. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

Substitutes:

Use quinoa instead of rice. For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice.
The amount of paprika might be a bit intense for some, use two teaspoons instead
You may use ground turkey instead of ground beef
Any other bland or cooking oil in place of olive oil
Use any other light or fat-free shredded cheese.

Storage:

Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.

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