Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe with Ground Beef and Brown Rice

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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe with Ground Beef and Brown Rice

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. You will enjoy these stuffed peppers because they are made with homemade tomato sauce, cheddar cheese, garlic, onions, paprika, and juicy tomatoes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Halal

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion diced
2-3 Garlic Cloves minced
1 pound Lean Ground Beef
1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
1 14.5 ounces Can Diced Tomatoes
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 375F and place the peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softens, then stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute more.
Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes. Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and smoked paprika.
Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes more. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

Substitutes:

Use quinoa instead of rice. For a low-carb option use cauliflower rice.
Amount of paprika might be a bit intense for some, use 2 teaspoon 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.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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