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Loaded Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

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A quick and easy comfort food recipe featuring juicy ground beef, tender bell peppers, and melted sharp cheddar cheese, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (plain or lightly seasoned)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or cheddar and mozzarella blend)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Rinse and set aside. Trim bottoms slightly if needed to stand upright.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, crumble and brown until no pink remains, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Transfer beef mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in cooked rice until evenly combined.
  7. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing gently but firmly. Place upright in a baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over each stuffed pepper.
  9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  10. Let the peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Choose firm, fresh bell peppers that stand upright. Do not overfill peppers to avoid spills. Drain excess fat from beef if needed. Cover with foil during baking to keep peppers moist and remove foil at the end to crisp cheese. Let rest before serving to avoid burns. Pre-cooked rice or cauliflower rice can be used. For richer flavor, add a splash of beef broth to the filling before baking.

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Keywords: stuffed peppers, ground beef, comfort food, quick dinner, easy recipe, cheesy stuffed peppers

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