Cheesy Beef Stuffed Peppers That Steal the Show

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

These cheesy beef stuffed peppers are a satisfying and delicious easy dinner recipe that your whole family will love. Filled with ground beef, rice, and plenty of cheese, they offer a tasty twist on a classic dish.

This recipe is simple to follow and results in flavorful peppers that are nutritious and comforting. Perfect for a weeknight meal, you can prepare these stuffed peppers quickly and adjust the filling ingredients based on your preferences.

Easy Cheesy Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This recipe features bell peppers filled with a hearty mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and melted cheese. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and cook, serving 4 people.

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 pound ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set the peppers upright in a baking dish.
Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent. Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Combine Filling: Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until heated through.

Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper until packed tightly. Top each with the remaining cheese.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.