Stuffed Peppers Recipe • Classic, Easy & Oven-Baked
These Easy Classic Stuffed Peppers are packed with a savory beef and rice filling, topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese—perfect for a hearty family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, divided
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice tops off peppers and remove seeds. Optional: parboil for 3–5 minutes.
- Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, season, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in cooked rice, 1 cup tomato sauce, parsley. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Fill each pepper with the meat mixture and place in baking dish.
- Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each pepper. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 10–15 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a twist.
- Can be made ahead and frozen.
- Swap in turkey or sausage for different flavors.