Beef Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers

Give your dinner table a colorful and hearty upgrade with these irresistible Beef Ham Stuffed Bell Peppers! This recipe combines tender, hollowed-out bell peppers with a savory filling of ground beef, diced ham, and fluffy white rice, all seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, and garlic for a burst of flavor. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and baked to perfection in a blanket of rich tomato sauce, these stuffed peppers are as satisfying as they are visually stunning. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this dish is easy to make, packed with protein, and serves as a complete meal in itself. Whether you choose vibrant red, yellow, or green peppers, each bite is a delightfully balanced mix of smoky, savory, and cheesy goodness. Try this family-friendly recipe today for a dinner that’s both wholesome and utterly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bell peppers (any color)
• 250 grams Ground beef
• 150 grams Ham (diced)
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set the hollowed-out peppers aside. Chop the pepper tops (excluding stems) into small pieces for use in the filling.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped pepper tops. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the diced ham, cooked rice, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and half of the tomato sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 6

Place the hollowed-out bell peppers in a baking dish. Fill each pepper with the beef and ham mixture, packing it down gently.

Step 7

Pour the remaining tomato sauce and water into the bottom of the baking dish around the peppers. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the stuffed peppers, and return to the oven uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with additional oregano if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1358.6 grams (1358.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1721

Total Fat 118.00g	151%
Saturated Fat 49.10g	246%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 2721mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 58.30g	21%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 33.60g
Protein 109.80g	220%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 944mg	73%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 2663mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.2%

Protein: 25.3%

Carbs: 13.4%