Delish Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are one of those magical dishes that feel fancy but are secretly easy-peasy, just what you need for impressing anyone at the dinner table—or just winning at your regular Wednesday night. Bright, plump peppers packed with a savory, juicy filling that’ll have you swooning with every bite. And the best part? They’re such a canvas you can paint with whatever flavors you’re feeling. So whether it’s a lazy, chilly night or a gathering with your favorite people, these tasty packages say, “Hey, take it easy. Dinner’s covered.”

In our house, these stuffed peppers have become somewhat of a legend. There was this one time last fall, Bob—my husband, handily the king of skepticism when it comes to my kitchen experiments—took one glorious bite of these and had that rare pause. You know the kind where they’re too busy enjoying to critique? That was it. From then on, “Are we having those peppers again?” became a frequent request.

How to Make It

Let’s just say I’ve overthought this less than I have my grocery list. You just whip up the filling, stuff it in those colorful pepper pockets, and pop them in the oven. A sprinkle of cheese on top if you’re feeling wild, and there you go. It’s delightfully low-key, but the high fives received make you feel like a kitchen star.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Bell Peppers: Pick ones that stand upright! Or you’ll get an accidental stew. (Still tasty, though.)
– Cheese: Don’t skip this, unless you like living on the edge. It pulls it all together with a melty hug.
– Ground Beef/Turkey: One day I used leftover rotisserie chicken—didn’t hate it.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Halve the peppers, scoop out the seeds, and set aside.
3. In a pan, cook your ground meat until browned. Toss in onions or garlic, if you’re fancy.
4. Stir in tomatoes, rice, and spices. Let it get to know each other—a real friendly situation.
5. Stuff the mixture into the peppers, overflow is a-ok.
6. Top with cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Watch magic happen.

What to Serve It With

Throw in a simple green salad, maybe some crusty bread—you know, for sauce-mopping purposes, or even just a cozy bowl of soup on the side for that one-two punch.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Once I forgot to pre-cook the rice; crunchy, not cute.
– Parboiling peppers softens them up if you’re not into the al dente vibe.

✔Storage Tips

Leftovers? Yes, please. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They reheat beautifully. Cold stuffed peppers for breakfast? Been there, done that. No one’s judging here.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap out rice with quinoa, or leftover mashed potatoes (personal favorite). Spinach? Toss it in for a daring dose of green. No meat? Try black beans, they’ll play nice.

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Delish Stuffed Peppers

A vibrant and flavorful recipe featuring bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of ground beef, rice, and herbs.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 medium bell peppers
• ▢ 1 lb ground beef
• ▢ 1 cup cooked white rice
• ▢ 0.5 cup onion, diced
• ▢ 1 clove garlic, minced
• ▢ 0.75 cup tomato sauce
• ▢ 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated optional for topping
• ▢ 1 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
• Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture and place in a baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top, if using.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is golden.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This recipe can be customized by using ground turkey or adding chopped vegetables to the stuffing. Leftovers reheat well.