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Cheesy Stuffed Peppers

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.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy, easy, gluten free
Servings: 12 pepper halves
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6  whole green bell peppers sliced in half (see video for visuals)
  • 1  pound  lean ground beef
  • 1  yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
  • 3/4  cup  uncooked long grain white rice NOT instant rice
  • 1  (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1  tablespoon  Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping
  • 1  (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Place halved peppers (hollow side up) onto prepared sheet.
  • Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Once hot, add in beef, onions, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain fat, if any.
  • Stir in rice, tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.
  • Bring to a simmer, lower heat to keep at a simmer, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Add in cheese and tomato soup and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary.
  • Spoon beef mixture into each pepper and top with more cheese, then cover baking dish with foil (sprayed with cooking spray to prevent cheese sticking).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-40 minutes, or until peppers are almost tender.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5whole pepper | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg