Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

A family-favorite dinner classic that's cheesy, hearty, and totally satisfying!

Ingredients:

4 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), halved & seeds removed

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup cooked rice

1/2 onion, diced

1 cup canned corn, drained

1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)

1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & black pepper to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

How to Make It:

Prep the Peppers:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes for that tender-yet-firm texture and perfect stuffing base!

Sauté the Filling:

In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning until browned. Stir in tomato paste, corn, rice, and diced tomatoes for a flavor-packed filling and ultimate comfort combo.

Stuff & Top with Cheese:

Spoon the beef mixture into each pepper half and sprinkle generously with cheese. This step guarantees a cheesy melt moment and oven-baked goodness!

Bake Until Golden:

Return to oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. That’s your crowd-pleasing finish and weeknight winner dinner!

Serve & Enjoy:

Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete cheesy comfort meal you’ll want to make again and again!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Serving: 4 persons

Calories: ~470 per serving | Protein: ~32g per serving