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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 F and place the 7 Large Bell Peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with Kosher salt and pepper as needed.
  5. Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until the peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.
  6. 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.
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  • 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

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

% 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.