Here’s a classic, hearty recipe for stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice—simple, filling, and packed with flavor.
🫑 Stuffed Peppers (Beef & Rice)
Ingredients
- 4–6 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes (or fresh chopped tomatoes)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1–2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the peppers
- Cut the tops off and remove seeds.
- Lightly blanch in boiling water for 3–4 minutes (optional, for softer peppers).
- Cook the filling
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices.
- Mix in cooked rice and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stuff the peppers
- Fill each pepper with the beef-rice mixture.
- Place them upright in a baking dish.
- Bake
- Add a little water or sauce to the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.
- Add cheese
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Tips
- Add chili flakes if you like some heat 🌶️
- Swap rice with quinoa for a healthier twist
- You can prep and freeze these before baking
If you want, I can give you a desi-style version with spices more common in Pakistan 👀
