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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers

Cheesy and savory, easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are made with flavorful ground beef and fluffy brown rice for a healthy recipe!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 7 peppers
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Large Pan

Ingredients
  

Oil and Seasonings

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 Medium Onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1.5 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes, one can
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika see notes
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Bell Peppers

  • 7 Large Bell Peppers top and core removed

Cheese and Garnish

  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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 2 teaspoons 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

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5696IUVitamin C: 211mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef recipe, Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers, Healthy Recipe, Quick Dinner, Stuffed Peppers, vegetarian option
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