Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers | Healthy, Flavor-Packed Dinner
These Easy Classic Stuffed Peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, and topped with melty cheese. A hearty, family-friendly dish that’s perfect for make-ahead meals and comfort food cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bell peppers, tops cut, seeds removed
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prep peppers and optionally pre-bake for 10 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add beef and seasonings. Cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, tomato sauce, paste, and Worcestershire. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Fill peppers with mixture. Top with cheese.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked or uncooked (without cheese).