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Easy Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef

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A quick and comforting recipe featuring juicy bell peppers stuffed with a savory ground beef and rice filling, topped with melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color, red or yellow preferred for sweetness)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained slightly
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and slice the tops off each bell pepper, then remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers upright in a baking dish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds without burning.
  5. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
  6. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors and thicken sauce.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and fold in cooked rice.
  8. Spoon beef and rice mixture evenly into each hollowed bell pepper, leaving room at the top for cheese.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over each stuffed pepper.
  10. Cover baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  11. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
  12. Let peppers rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Rotate baking dish halfway through baking for even cooking. Tent with foil if cheese browns too fast. Use cooked rice to avoid overcooking peppers. For extra melty cheese, use half mozzarella. Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles. Remove all seeds and membranes from peppers to prevent bitterness.

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Keywords: stuffed bell peppers, ground beef, cheesy stuffed peppers, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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