Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe 🧀🌶️
Welcome to a flavor explosion! If you’re looking for a satisfying, hearty, and absolutely delicious dinner, you’ve found it. These Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers (as seen in the photo! 😍) are an instant family favorite. They’re packed with savory seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and topped with a generous blanket of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. They’re also naturally gluten-free (if you omit the rice or use a GF substitute) and a fantastic way to get your veggies!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe 👇
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Meal Prep Friendly: You can prepare the filling ahead of time! ⏳
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Highly Customizable: Easily swap the beef for turkey, or add different veggies. 🥦
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Visually Stunning: They look like a restaurant-quality meal. 🤩
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Comfort Food Classic: Pure, cheesy, meaty goodness. 🤤
Ingredients You’ll Need 📝
Before you begin, gather these simple yet powerful ingredients. This recipe is for approximately 6 stuffed halves (3 full peppers).
For the Peppers & Rice:
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3 Large Bell Peppers: 🫑 Use a mix of colors! Green, red, yellow, and orange look beautiful.
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1 cup Cooked Rice: 🍚 Any long-grain rice (like white or brown) works great.
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1 tablespoon Olive Oil: 🌿 For sautéing.
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1/2 cup Water or Broth: 💧 To help steam the peppers while baking.
For the Savory Filling:
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1 pound Ground Beef: 🥩 (80/20 is great for flavor!)
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1 medium Yellow Onion: 🧅 Finely chopped.
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2 cloves Garlic: 🧄 Minced.
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1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes: 🍅 Drained, or use fire-roasted for extra smoky flavor!
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1 teaspoon Dried Oregano: 🌱
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1 teaspoon Chili Powder: 🌶️ For a little kick!
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1/2 teaspoon Cumin: 🤎 Adds depth.
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Salt and Black Pepper: 🧂 To taste.
The Cheesy Topping & Garnish:
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1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese Blend: 🧀 Use a cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend.
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2 Green Onions/Scallions: 🌿 Sliced, for a fresh garnish (just like in the picture!).
