Description
Best BBQ Stuffed Bell Peppers are a delicious and colorful way to enjoy a hearty meal that everyone in the family will love. These vibrant peppers are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, diced tomatoes, and spices, topped with melted cheddar cheese for an irresistible finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, they offer a satisfying bite that is both nutritious and customizable. With a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes and cook time of 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this delightful dish any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bell peppers (halved lengthwise and seeds removed)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 1/4 cups rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup red onion (diced into 1/4-inch pieces)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 15 oz diced tomatoes (do not drain)
- 4 oz green chilies
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced red onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juices), Worcestershire sauce, green chilies, salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Place halved bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish and fill them generously with the beef-rice mixture.
- Top each pepper with additional cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an extra 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg