Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice, Cheese, and Marinara
Easy stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned beef, rice, tomato sauce, and melted cheese baked until tender. A complete oven-baked meal in one dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 large bell peppers
1 pound ground beef
1 cup cooked white rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare and hollow bell peppers.
- Cook onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Brown ground beef.
- Mix in rice, tomato sauce, and seasoning.
- Fill peppers with mixture.
- Place in baking dish with water.
- Bake covered until soft.
- Add cheese and bake until melted.
- Rest and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overbake peppers if firmer texture is preferred. Cheese mix can be adjusted for flavor balance. Filling can be made ahead.