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Peppers with Cheesy Ground Beef Recipe

Peppers with Cheesy Ground Beef Recipe
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A flavorful and comforting recipe featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, cheese, rice, and spices, baked to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Perfect as a hearty dinner option with a balance of protein, vegetables, and warming spices.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Garnishes

  • 4–6 bell peppers (any color – green, yellow, red, orange)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional, for spicy)
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Chopped tops of bell peppers (from cutting off the tops)
  • Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (for garnish)

Protein & Dairy

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, pork, sausage, tofu, or similar)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend; pepperjack recommended)

Pantry & Spices

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 14.5 ounces canned fire roasted tomatoes (or diced tomatoes or tomato sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or wild rice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and set aside the tops for chopping. Remove the seeds and membranes from inside the peppers carefully, creating hollow shells for stuffing.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, jalapeno (if using), garlic, and the chopped bell pepper tops. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Add tomatoes and spices: Stir in the canned fire roasted tomatoes along with paprika, oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Mix in rice and cheese: Remove skillet from heat and stir in the cooked rice and half of the shredded cheese, combining thoroughly for a cheesy, hearty filling.
  6. Stuff the peppers: Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the hollowed bell peppers, filling them generously. Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
  7. Bake: Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes over the peppers for a touch of color and heat. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, pork, or even tofu for a variation.
  • Use pepperjack cheese for an extra spicy kick.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time or use leftover rice to save preparation time.
  • Adjust seasoning and spice level according to personal preference, especially the jalapeno and red pepper flakes.
  • For a gluten-free meal, ensure canned tomatoes or tomato sauce contain no added gluten ingredients.

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