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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe
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These Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a family dinner. Bell peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices, then topped with melted cheese for a delicious meal.

Ingredients

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Main 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
  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and place the bell peppers cut side up into a baking dish.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: In a pan, sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Cook Beef Mixture: Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook until slightly reduced.
  4. Season and Stuff Peppers: Season the beef mixture with salt and pepper. Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheese over each pepper and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling by adding other vegetables or using different types of cheese.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles.

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Keywords: Stuffed Bell Peppers, Ground Beef, Rice, Cheese, Easy Recipe

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