Southern-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

🌶️✨ Southern-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers — a down-home comfort classic!

Tender bell peppers filled with a savory mix of seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, and just the right touch of Southern flavor — baked until bubbly and perfectly comforting.

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🍴 Ingredients

For the Peppers:

• 6 large bell peppers (any color, tops cut off and seeds removed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

For the Filling:

• 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and sausage for extra flavor)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce (plus extra for topping)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika or Cajun seasoning (optional for a Southern kick)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

For Topping:

• Extra tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• Extra shredded cheese (for that melty top!)

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