Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

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4.7

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    465 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

These are the best, easy Stuffed Peppers with ground beef, rice, and plenty of cheese! It's a flavorful and filling dinner that is as colorful and fun as it is delicious. It’s a complete meal inside a colorful veggie!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 bell pepper any color, whole
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 2 cups rice cooked white or brown
  • 15 ounces tomato diced, drained
  • 2 teaspoons parsley dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Use a sharp knife to slice the tops off the peppers, removing any stems, seeds, or membranes from inside each pepper. Dice any extra bell pepper flesh from the tops of the peppers to add to the filling later.
  3. Arrange the peppers in a casserole dish with the cut side up. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the dish, then cover with aluminum foil and bake the peppers for 20 minutes to partially bake them.
  4. While the peppers bake in the oven, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, and reserved diced bell peppers in a large skillet, stirring and breaking up frequently, until the meat is browned. Add zucchini and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove the meat from the heat and stir in the rice, tomatoes, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Remove the partially baked peppers from the oven and discard the water. Fill with the rice and beef filling, then top with cheese. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, until cheese is melted and the stuffed peppers are heated all the way through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 460mg (19%) Potassium 756mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 4166IU (83%) Vitamin C 166mg (184%) Calcium 343mg (34%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 465kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Potassium 756mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 4166IU 83%
Vitamin C 166mg 184%
Calcium 343mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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