Cheesy Stuffed Peppers Recipe - w/ Beef, Rice, & Cheese (2024)

These Cheesy Stuffed Peppers are a crowd favorite and family approved! Tender peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, cheese, and more! Quick, easy, and of course, delicious.

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Oooooey. Gooooey. Cheesy stuffed peppers.

I grew up eating stuffed peppers that werefilledwith Rice-A-Roni, and although I love thatrecipe, I’m takingit up a notch today by making my own filling.

Ingredients for stuffed bell peppers:

• Green bell peppers – red or yellow would also be fine
• Lean ground beef – ground turkey or chicken would be a great substitute
• Onion
• Garlic
• Spices: basil, salt, and pepper
• White rice – I wouldn’t try using another grain, because you might need to adjust the liquid
• Diced tomatoes
• Worcestershire sauce
• Beef broth – you could also use chicken broth
• Cheddar cheese – any type of cheese would be fine!
• Condensed tomato soup – you could try using tomato sauce/purée if you prefer, but I can’t guarantee the results

As you can see, this recipe is simple, delicious, and most importantly, it’s extra cheesy. 😉

These cheesy stuffed peppers make a perfect warm, cozy meal, that will make your life a better place… if you’re into that kinda thing 😉

I love making these stuffed peppers for dinner, because not only are they quick and easy, but they’ve got all your bases covered . . . veggies – check, lean meat – check, carbs – check, cheesy deliciousness – check!

How to make the best stuffed peppers:

1. Cook beef, onions, garlic, and spices in a large saute pan until the beef is no longer pink.
2. Stir in rice, tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, and broth.
3. Bring everything to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender.
4. Stir in cheese and tomato soup, then spoon the mixture into halved bell peppers.
5. Bake until the peppers are tender.
6. Serve and enjoy!

How long to cook stuffed peppers?

Bake stuffed peppers in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-40 minutes, or until the peppers are cooked to your liking.

Do you need to pre-cook peppers for stuffed bell peppers?

You do not need to pre-cook the peppers. They actually get too soggy if you do pre-cook them.

Can i make stuffed pepper ahead of time?

Absolutely! I’d personally just make the filling ahead of time (a day or two should be fine) and then stuff and bake when you’re ready!

Do you have to cook meat before stuffing peppers?

Yes, you need to cook the beef before baking the peppers in the oven.

Can you freeze stuffed peppers?

I think so! While I haven’t tried this, I think you could make the filling, stuff the peppers, then cover and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake according to the directions!

What sides go with stuffed peppers?

1. Pear, Blue Cheese, and Candied Pecan Salad
2. Easy Cornbread Muffins

What would YOU serve with these peppers?

More stuffed pepper recipes:

• Mexican Stuffed Peppers (Fool Proof Living)
• Italian Stuffed Peppers (Well Plated)
• Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice (She Likes Food)

You’ve seen how easy and versatile these are, but . . . how do they tastes, you ask?

First, you’ll cut the pepper in half and watch the steamy, hot mixture pour out of the pepper, then you’ll take thatfirst bite and get a slight crunch of the sweet green bell pepper, followed bya salty, cheesy, meaty, ricey, tomatoey explosion in your mouth

. . .

. . . gimme.

– Jennifer