Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers
These are the best, easy Stuffed Peppers with ground beef, rice, and plenty of cheese! It's a flavorful and filling dinner that is as colorful and fun as it is delicious. It’s a complete meal inside a colorful veggie!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 whole bell peppers any color
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the tops off the peppers, removing any stems, seeds, or membranes from inside each pepper. Dice any extra bell pepper flesh from the tops of the peppers to add to the filling later.6 whole bell peppers
- Arrange the peppers in a casserole dish with the cut side up.Add about 1/2 inch of water to the dish, then cover with aluminum foil and bake the peppers for 20 minutes to partially bake them.
- While the peppers bake in the oven, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, and reserved diced bell peppers in a large skillet, stirring and breaking up frequently, until the meat is browned. Add zucchini and cook for another 1-2 minutes.1 pound ground beef, 1 yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 zucchini
- Remove the meat from the heat and stir in the rice, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.2 cups cooked white or brown rice, 15 ounces diced tomatoes, drained, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Remove the partially baked peppers from the oven and discard the water. Fill with the rice and beef filling, then top with cheese. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, until cheese is melted and the stuffed peppers are heated all the way through, about 5 minutes.8 ounces Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4166IU | Vitamin C: 166mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 3mg
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