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Classic stuffed bell peppers with melted cheese tops and beef rice filling in baking dish.

Classic Stuffed Bell Peppers

Classic stuffed bell peppers with seasoned ground beef, rice, and melted cheese that create complete family meals. This comfort food recipe feeds 6 people for under $10 and tastes like grandma's home cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 peppers
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large bell peppers Mixed colors preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For brushing peppers
  • ½ teaspoon salt For seasoning peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef 85/15 blend
  • 1 cup cooked white rice Day-old works best
  • 1 medium onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried herbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt For filling
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper For filling
  • ½ cup beef broth For baking dish

Equipment

  • Large skillet For cooking beef filling
  • 9x13-inch baking dish For baking peppers
  • Sharp knife For pepper preparation
  • Aluminum foil For covering during baking
  • Small spoon For stuffing peppers

Method
 

  1. Cut pepper tops, remove seeds and membranes completely
  2. Brush peppers with oil, season with salt inside and out
  3. Brown ground beef with onions until fully cooked through
  4. Combine beef, rice, tomatoes, half cheese, and seasonings
  5. Fill peppers generously with beef mixture, pack gently
  6. Place in baking dish with broth, cover with foil
  7. Cook 35-40 minutes until peppers are tender when pierced
  8. Top with remaining cheese, bake 10 minutes until melted

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.