Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers (Baked)

🫑🧀 Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers (Baked)

Ingredients

• 5–6 bell peppers (any color)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin or Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds, and arrange peppers upright in the dish.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
4. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
5. Stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Cook 2–3 minutes.
6. Spoon beef mixture into peppers.
7. Top each pepper generously with shredded cheese.
8. Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and golden.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

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🔥 Juicy, cheesy, and perfect for an easy family dinner.
Want a low-carb (no rice) or Mexican-style version?