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5 Irresistible Cheesy Stuffed Peppers That Wow Every Time

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Cheesy stuffed bell peppers with rice make a satisfying and easy dinner. This dish combines ground beef, rice, and melted cheese for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 5 bell peppers (green, yellow, or red), halved and seeds removed
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Arrange bell pepper halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
  4. Add garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in cooked rice.
  6. Spoon the rice mixture evenly into each bell pepper half.
  7. Top generously with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use any color bell pepper for variety.
  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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