Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty and colorful dish featuring tender bell peppers filled with a savory beef mixture and topped with melty cheese — perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), halved and cored
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes, and place cut side up in the baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cooked rice if using. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper half and top with shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Switch up cheeses with Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or mozzarella.
- Add spice with red pepper flakes or spicy sausage instead of beef.
- Make it vegetarian with lentils or plant-based protein.
- Pre-bake peppers for 10 minutes if you prefer them softer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg