Stuffed Pepper Recipe
Imagine bright bell peppers bursting with hearty ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese—a colorful and nourishing dish baked to perfection in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers (mixed colors) cored, tops trimmed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (about ½ cup uncooked) or white rice if you prefer
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp chili powder or more for a spicy kick
- ½ tsp cumin to echo Mexican-inspired flavors
- ½ tsp dried oregano optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Rinse bell peppers, slice tops off, and remove seeds. Stand peppers upright in a baking dish.
- In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Add ground beef to skillet with spices. Cook until no pink remains.
- Mix in diced tomatoes and cooked rice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Stuff each bell pepper with beef and rice mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over each pepper.
- Add water to baking dish, cover with foil, bake, and then finish baking until cheese is bubbly.
- Let peppers rest, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize with different meats, cheeses, or vegetarian options. Make ahead for meal prep or freezer-friendly dinners.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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