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Easy Stuffed Peppers Dinner

Easy Stuffed Peppers Dinner: A Comforting Family Favorite

Easy Stuffed Peppers Dinner is a quick and nutritious family favorite, combining savory beef, rice, and cheese into a satisfying dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers firm peppers for the best texture
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil can replace with vegetable oil
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/plant-based as a substitute
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice or quinoa/cauliflower rice for gluten-free
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce can substitute with crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes drained for less watery mix
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or use fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or cheddar/pepper jack
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and discard the stems and seeds. Rinse them under cool water and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Reduce heat and mix in cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture, being careful not to overfill. Place each stuffed pepper upright in a baking dish.
  7. Pour about 1/4 inch of water into the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Once out of the oven, let the peppers cool briefly, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable; feel free to adjust ingredients based on your preferences. You can make the filling up to 24 hours in advance.

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