Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Peppers are a classic, colorful, and comforting dish featuring bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and herbs, topped with melted cheese. Baked until tender and bubbly, they make an easy and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Stuffed Vegetables
- Method: Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Bell peppers, halved and seeded
Olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Tomato paste
Ground beef
Cooked rice
Diced tomatoes
Dried oregano
Salt and pepper
Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or preferred)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), position rack in center.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened (~7 minutes). Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
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Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, cook until no longer pink (~6 minutes).
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Stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Arrange pepper halves cut side up in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil. Fill each with beef mixture. Cover tightly with foil.
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Bake 35 minutes until peppers are tender. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top, bake uncovered 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for rice variation.
Make vegetarian by using lentils or mushrooms instead of beef.
Add heat with jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
Try pepper jack or gouda cheese for different flavors.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; freeze up to 2 months.
Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/stuffed-peppers/
