Stuffed Peppers: The Ultimate Classic Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Classic Stuffed Peppers loaded with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, seasonings, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 70 Minutes
- Total Time: 90 Minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
6 bell peppers
1 lb ground beef
2 cups cooked rice
1 onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Cut tops from peppers and remove seeds
3. Cook onion until softened
4. Add garlic and tomato paste
5. Cook briefly to deepen flavor
6. Add ground beef and cook until browned
7. Stir in rice tomatoes and seasonings
8. Simmer until slightly thickened
9. Fill peppers with beef mixture
10. Top with shredded cheese
11. Place in baking dish and cover with foil
12. Bake until peppers become tender
13. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly
14. Garnish with parsley and serve
Notes
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version
Freeze assembled peppers for up to 3 months
Choose peppers of similar size for even cooking