Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
237 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
7
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
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Cheesy and savory, easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are made with flavorful ground beef and fluffy brown rice for a healthy recipe! These stuffed bell peppers are the best because they can be made with either lean ground beef, sausage, turkey, chicken, or vegetarian ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 Medium onion diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1½ Cup cooked brown rice
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes one can
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika see notes
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 7 Large bell peppers top and core removed
- 1 Cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 F and place the 7 Large Bell Peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté 1 Medium Onion (diced) until softens, then stir in 2-3 Garlic Cloves (minced) and cook for about 1 minute more.
- Add 1 pound Lean Ground Beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 5-6 minutes. Stir in 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice, 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano, and 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with Kosher salt and pepper as needed.
- Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until the peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese evenly over each pepper and bake for 5-7 minutes more. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use quinoa instead of rice. For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice.
- The amount of paprika might be a bit intense for some, use two teaspoons instead
- You may use ground turkey instead of ground beef
- Any other bland or cooking oil in place of olive oil
- Use any other light or fat-free shredded cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
683mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
5696IU
(114%)
Vitamin C
211mg
(234%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 683mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5696IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 211mg | 234% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
237 reviews
Excellent
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