Bell peppers stuffed with beef and rice

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and tomato, then baked.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

4 bell peppers, tops cut off, seeded
1 lb ground beef (about 450 g)
1 cup cooked rice
1 onion, diced
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup shredded cheese
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brown the beef and onion; stir in the rice, tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the peppers with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Uncover, top with cheese, and bake 10 minutes more until melted.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 360 kcal
Protein: 26g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 16g
Fiber: 4g

Tips

Parboil peppers 5 minutes to soften.
Use any color pepper.

Variations

Add corn or black beans.
Use quinoa instead of rice.

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