Modern Stuffed Bell Pepper Delight

About this recipe

Delight in the rich flavors of this updated stuffed bell pepper recipe. Packed with a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, and rice, each pepper is baked to perfection and topped with melted cheese, offering a meal that's both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 4 large bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Cut the tops off bell peppers, remove seeds and membranes, then rinse.

3. 3

   Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften; drain and set aside.

4. 4

   In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned.

5. 5

   Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the skillet; cook until vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Stir in cooked rice, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, and diced tomatoes.

7. 7

   Fill each bell pepper with the beef mixture and place in a baking dish.

8. 8

   Bake for 25 minutes, top with cheddar cheese, then bake for another 10 minutes until cheese melts.