Here’s a hearty and flavorful Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe 🌶️🍚—a classic comfort meal with a savory filling of meat, rice, and veggies.
🌶️ Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or quinoa)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Peppers
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Lightly brush or spray with olive oil. Optionally, blanch in boiling water for 2–3 minutes to soften.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened (~3–4 minutes).
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3️⃣ Stuff the Peppers
- Spoon the filling into each bell pepper, pressing lightly to pack.
- Top with shredded cheese.
4️⃣ Bake
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
💡 Tips
- Vegetarian option: Replace meat with beans, lentils, or extra veggies.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to the filling.
- Make-ahead: Assemble peppers and refrigerate; bake when ready.
If you want, I can also give a Cajun-style stuffed bell peppers with shrimp and sausage version—spicy, smoky, and full of Southern flavor. Do you want that version?
