Stuffed bell peppers are a timeless comfort food that brings together protein, veggies, and carbs in one colorful, flavorful dish. This easy stuffed bell peppers recipe, inspired by The Stay At Home Chef, is perfect for anyone looking to create a wholesome, family-approved meal with minimal fuss. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or prepping ahead for a make-ahead meal, these stuffed peppers are sure to satisfy your cravings and brighten up your table. Let’s dive into how to make this delicious dish!
Gather Your Ingredients and Prep Your Workspace
Before you start cooking, make sure you have everything ready. You’ll need:
- ½ cup long grain white rice
- 1 cup water
- 6 medium bell peppers (a mix of colors looks great but any color works)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium white onion, diced (yellow onion works too)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided (mozzarella or cheddar are good alternatives)
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (176°C) and lightly greasing a 9x13-inch baking pan. This ensures the melty cheese doesn’t stick and makes cleanup easier.
Cooking the Rice and Preparing the Bell Peppers
Start cooking your rice by combining half a cup of long grain white rice with one cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed—about 15 minutes.
While the rice cooks, prepare your bell peppers. Choose six medium-sized peppers that can stand upright in your baking pan. A mix of colors like red, yellow, and green adds vibrancy to the dish, but feel free to use your favorite colors.
Slice off the tops of each bell pepper and carefully remove the seeds and membranes inside. Don’t toss the pepper tops! Dice the removed portions and set them aside to add flavor to your filling mixture.
Place the hollowed-out peppers upright in your greased baking pan and bake them for 10 to 15 minutes. This softens the peppers just enough to make them tender but still sturdy enough to hold the filling.
Making the Savory Filling
While the peppers soften, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook one pound of ground beef with the diced onion. Break up the beef as it cooks to ensure even browning. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
If you saved diced bell pepper tops, toss them in now for extra flavor and to avoid waste. Drain excess grease from the pan to keep the filling from being too oily.
Add three teaspoons (about one tablespoon) of minced garlic to the skillet and cook for one more minute until fragrant. Then remove the pan from heat.
Next, stir in the drained diced tomatoes, a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, one and a half teaspoons of salt, and half a teaspoon of black pepper. For a sweet crunch, add a cup of frozen corn—this is optional but highly recommended if you love corn as much as I do!
Finally, mix in the cooked rice and half a cup of shredded pepper jack cheese to bind everything together with a little kick of spice. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
Stuffing and Baking the Peppers
Now for the fun part—stuffing the peppers! Spoon the filling into each bell pepper, pressing down slightly to pack it in and fill each pepper to the top. Depending on the size of your peppers, you might have some filling leftover, which is delicious eaten by the spoonful.
Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining shredded pepper jack cheese. This extra cheese melts over the top, creating a gooey, slightly spicy crust that makes this dish irresistible. If you prefer, mozzarella or cheddar cheese works just as well.
Bake the stuffed peppers uncovered at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Ready to Serve and Enjoy
Once out of the oven, these stuffed bell peppers are ready to be enjoyed. The combination of tender peppers, savory beef and rice filling, and melty cheese makes for a satisfying meal that’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Not only is this recipe a one-dish meal with protein, veggies, and carbs, but it’s also make-ahead friendly and great for batch cooking. It’s a perfect example of cooking, recipes, bon appetit all rolled into one easy dish!
For those looking to try their hand at more delicious and easy-to-make recipes, there are hundreds of restaurant-quality ideas waiting to be explored in the same style.
This article was created from the video Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with the help of AI.
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