Description
Savor the rich and comforting flavors of our Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers. This recipe elevates a weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience, combining juicy ground beef, aromatic spices, and melted cheese nestled in tender, roasted bell peppers. It’s a simple, yet satisfying meal that promises a delicious escape from the everyday hustle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 large red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cooked rice, quinoa, or any grain
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Jack cheese
Instructions
- Step: Heat your oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center.
- Step: Mix the ground beef with 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda in a bowl. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Step: Optionally line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil. Place the pepper halves in the dish, drizzle with a tablespoon of oil, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Step: Bake the peppers for 20 minutes until they’re slightly charred but still firm.
- Step: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onions in the remaining oil until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Step: Stir in the beef, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook on medium-high until the beef is nearly done, about 4-5 minutes.
- Step: Incorporate the tomato sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Step: Add the rice and ¾ cup of cheese to the skillet, stirring until the cheese is melted.
- Step: Stuff the roasted peppers with the beef mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
- Step: Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 425°F oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, ground beef, dinner, comfort food, easy recipe