Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are filled with ground beef, rice and seasonings for a super flavorful dinner that's healthy and satisfying.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef, stuffed peppers
Servings: 6
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
1 baking dish
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1poundground beef
1medium oniondiced
3garlic clovesminced
2tablespoonstomato paste
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1cupcooked rice
1 14.5ouncecan diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper
6bell peppers
1/2cuptomato sauce
Shredded cheddar
Chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Transfer to a platter or bowl using a slotted spoon. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
Return the pan to the heat and add the onion. Cook until softened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder, stirring to coat the onions. Continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes.
Stir in the rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce and return the beef to the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Prep the peppers buy cutting off the tops and removing the seeds/cores.
Arranget the peppers cut side up in a 9x13 inch baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
Fill each pepper with the beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 35 minutes covered with foil.
Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the peppers are tender.
Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Bell peppers can be stuffed up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.