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These delicious stuffed bell peppers are packed with a savory mixture of ground beef, tomato sauce, and rice, then topped with gooey melted cheese. A comforting and satisfying meal the whole family will love!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Stuffed Bell Peppers

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 20

Servings:

Calories: 406kcal

Ingredients

6 bell peppers (any color)
2 tsp olive oil
1½ pounds ground beef (90% lean)
½ cup onion, finely chopped
2 tsp garlic, minced
1½ cups cooked white rice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 can (15-ounce) omato sauce
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Cooking spray

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Peppers

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a large baking dish with cooking spray.
Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and inner ribs.
Place the peppers cut-side down in the baking dish and pour in 1 ½ cups of water.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Filling

While the peppers are baking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned.
Stir in the chopped onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Mix in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
Add ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and mix. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake

Remove the peppers from the oven, drain any remaining water, and turn them upright.
Fill each pepper with the beef and rice mixture.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops.
Cover the dish and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the cover and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Step 4: Serve

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Choose bell peppers with a flat base so they stand upright in the baking dish. If needed, trim a small portion off the bottom to level them.
Always use cooked rice in this recipe—raw rice will not cook properly inside the peppers.
If using higher-fat ground beef, drain any excess grease before adding the other ingredients.

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