Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers (Printable Format)
Bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, brown rice, and melted cheese for a tasty, effortless dinner.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Filling
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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450 grams lean ground beef
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225 grams cooked brown rice
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1 can (410 grams) diced tomatoes
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Peppers and Topping
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7 large bell peppers, tops and cores removed
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100 grams shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
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Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Arrange bell peppers cut side up in a baking dish or rimmed tray.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
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Add ground beef to the pan. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
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Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, dried oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Spoon the beef and rice filling into each prepared bell pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake until peppers are mostly tender, about 10-12 minutes.
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Evenly sprinkle shredded Cheddar Jack cheese over each stuffed pepper. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
# Supplementary Details:
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For enhanced flavour, roast the bell peppers unfilled for 5 minutes prior to stuffing.