Easy Stuffed Pepper Recipe
Brighten up your dinner table with this Easy Stuffed Pepper Recipe—a comforting and wholesome dish that's as simple as it is delicious! Vibrant bell peppers are stuffed to the brim with a hearty mixture of seasoned ground beef, fluffy white rice, and savory tomato sauce, then topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate family-friendly meal. Prepped in just 15 minutes and oven-baked to perfection, these stuffed peppers come out tender and flavorful, making them a great choice for busy weeknights. Highlighted with the warm notes of garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning, this recipe delivers an irresistible balance of savory and cheesy goodness. Serve these stuffed bell peppers solo or pair them with a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying meal that will impress everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the bell peppers, then cut the tops off and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it softens.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
Pour water into the bottom of the baking dish, which helps keep the peppers tender while baking.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Easy Stuffed Peppers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.2 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.1 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 422 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 3086 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 116.7 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 986 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2384 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
