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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

A delicious and hearty dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful beef and rice mixture, topped with cheese and garnished with parsley.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 7 pieces
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Oils

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 Medium Onion diced
  • 2-3 Cloves Garlic minced

Meat and Grains

  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
  • 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice

Canned Goods

  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes one can
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika see notes

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste Kosher salt and pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 7 Large Bell Peppers top and core removed
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese

Garnish

  • to taste Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare peppers.
  • Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, add garlic and cook 1 min.
  • Add beef, cook until browned, then stir in rice, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and paprika. Simmer 4-5 min.
  • Stuff peppers with beef mixture, bake 10-12 min, then top with cheese and bake 5-7 min. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Ensure to season to taste and adjust cooking times for desired tenderness.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSodium: 800mg
Keyword Bell Peppers
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