Forget complicated dinners and endless prep! Craving a meal that’s both quick and good for you? Let me introduce you to Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Ground Beef. They’re not just easy to whip up, they’re packed with nutrients and bursting with incredible flavor. I always have requests for these peppers. They’re that good!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother always made stuffed peppers for Sunday dinner. The aroma of simmering tomatoes and savory beef would fill the house, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. While her recipe was delicious, it took hours to prepare. Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Ground Beef are my modern, streamlined take on her classic – all the flavor, without spending all day in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create your own delicious stuffed peppers:
- For the Peppers:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or any favorite cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
Follow these simple steps for perfectly stuffed peppers every time:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the ground beef mixture into each bell pepper, filling them to the top.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest: Let the stuffed peppers rest for a few minutes before serving.
Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Ground Beef
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the ground beef mixture into each bell pepper, filling them to the top.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper.
- Bake: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest: Let the stuffed peppers rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
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