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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Cheesy and savory, easy Stuffed Bell Peppers are made with flavorful ground beef and fluffy brown rice for a healthy recipe! These stuffed bell peppers are the best because they can be made with either lean ground beef, sausage, turkey, chicken, or vegetarian ingredients.

Ingredients

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2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil, or avocado oil

1 Medium Onion, diced

2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 pound Lean Ground Beef

1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice

14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes, one can

1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste

1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano

1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika

Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

7 Large Bell Peppers, top and core removed

1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F and place the 7 Large Bell Peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.

  • Heat 2 Tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté 1 Medium Onion (diced) until softened, then stir in 2-3 Garlic Cloves (minced) and cook for about 1 minute more.

  • Add 1 pound Lean Ground Beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon for 5-6 minutes.

  • Stir in 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice, 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes, 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano, and 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika.

  • Cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with Kosher salt and pepper as needed.

  • Stuff each pepper with the beef mixture and bake until the peppers are mostly tender, about 10-12 minutes.

  • Sprinkle with 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese evenly over each pepper and bake for 5-7 minutes more.

  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use quinoa instead of rice for a different texture.

  • For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice.

  • Reduce the smoked paprika to 2 teaspoons if the flavor is too strong.

  • Substitute ground turkey for ground beef if desired.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving. You can freeze them for up to 3 months.

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