stuffed bell peppers

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 6 - bell peppers, cut from top to bottom, ribs and seeds removed; 1 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes (14.5 oz); 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup(s) low-sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning; - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cup(s) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped basil

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Aug 26, 2024

Delicious and easy stuffed bell peppers with ground beef, onions, garlic, rice, and Italian seasoning, all topped with a generous helping of melted Monterey Jack cheese. With a few simple tips, these classic peppers are a cinch to make.

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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with ground beef, vegetables, and rice in a beefy tomato base with Italian seasoning all topped with mozzarella and baked to perfection.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 - bell peppers, cut from top to bottom, ribs and seeds removed
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 1/2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped basil

How To Make stuffed bell peppers

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Arrange bell peppers on the baking sheet cut side up. Place in the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes. Turn the peppers over and roast for another 10 minutes.
Step 3

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the ground beef is about halfway through the browning process add the onions. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Reduce the heat to low. Drain off any excess grease.
Step 4

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Add the diced tomatoes, cooked rice, beef broth, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir the mixture together and let it simmer for several minutes. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Step 5

Spoon the beef mixture into the peppers heaping them up a little bit. Divide the Monterey jack cheese over the peppers. Place the peppers back into the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with chopped fresh basil.
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