Easy Stuffed Pepper Recipe

Brighten up your dinner table with this Easy Stuffed Pepper Recipe—a comforting and wholesome dish that's as simple as it is delicious! Vibrant bell peppers are stuffed to the brim with a hearty mixture of seasoned ground beef, fluffy white rice, and savory tomato sauce, then topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate family-friendly meal. Prepped in just 15 minutes and oven-baked to perfection, these stuffed peppers come out tender and flavorful, making them a great choice for busy weeknights. Highlighted with the warm notes of garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning, this recipe delivers an irresistible balance of savory and cheesy goodness. Serve these stuffed bell peppers solo or pair them with a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying meal that will impress everyone at the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the bell peppers, then cut the tops off and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it softens.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 6

Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and mix in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.

Step 9

Pour water into the bottom of the baking dish, which helps keep the peppers tender while baking.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.

Step 12

Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Easy Stuffed Peppers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1830.1 grams (1830.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2021

Total Fat 135.20g	173%
Saturated Fat 59.10g	296%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 422mg	141%
Sodium 3086mg	134%
Total Carbohydrate 94.90g	35%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 25.90g
Protein 116.70g	233%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 986mg	76%
Iron 13mg	70%
Potassium 2384mg	51%

*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: 59.0%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 18.4%