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    Home » Recipes » Beef » Stuffed Peppers

    Stuffed Peppers

    Published: Aug 4, 2022 · Modified: Apr 5, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    This Stuffed Peppers recipe is bursting with color and flavor! Each bell pepper is filled with beef, sausage, rice, veggies, and cheese.

    eight stuffed peppers in a white casserole dish.

    If you want to eat a more colorful variety of veggies, stuffed peppers are the perfect recipe to make! Plus, they’re fun to eat with each bell pepper working as individual bowls.

    Everything You Need To Make Stuffed Peppers

    • Stuffed Peppers Ingredients
    • How To Make Stuffed Peppers
    • Stuffed Peppers Frequently Asked Questions
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    ingredients laid out on a countertop.

    Stuffed Peppers Ingredients

    To make stuffed peppers, you’ll need fresh bell peppers as well as the ingredients for the stuffing. You can swap out ingredients or add more depending on what your family likes.

    • Bell Peppers: We used a combination of colored bell peppers to make this recipe. You can use all one color or choose whatever is available. Even the mini sweet peppers will work, but you’ll need more than six, of course!
    • Meat: This recipe uses both ground beef and ground sausage for the best flavor.
    • Seasoning: We seasoned the meat with seasoned salt and coarse ground black pepper.
    • Onion: We used diced red onions for the added color but go with your favorite onions or what you have on hand.
    • Garlic: Minced garlic adds flavor to the filling. You can substitute the minced garlic with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder if you prefer.
    • Diced Tomatoes: For the tomatoes, this recipe uses one can of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies. Do not drain the tomatoes because the liquid adds moisture to the filling.
    • Rice: The filling includes cooked rice, so be sure to prepare that ahead of time. You can also choose cauliflower rice if you want even more veggies.
    • Cheese: We chose shredded pepper jack cheese for the added flavor and spice. You can use other shredded cheese if you prefer.
    • Cilantro: A little chopped cilantro on top of each stuffed pepper adds a pop of color and flavor.
    a white baking dish with peppers inside.

    How To Make Stuffed Peppers

    This recipe has three main steps: roast the peppers, prepare the filling, and bake the stuffed peppers in the oven.

    • Peppers: Start by preparing the peppers and placing them in the oven to roast while making the filling. This will ensure that the peppers are tender, and it gives them that delicious roasted flavor.
    • Filling: Brown the ground beef and sausage with the seasonings. Then, saute the onions and diced peppers. Add the remaining ingredients and fill each roasted pepper.
    • Bake: After topping each one with shredded cheese, bake them in the oven.
    stuffed peppers topped with fresh cilantro.

    Stuffed Peppers Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you have to cook the peppers before stuffing them?

    No, you do not have to cook the peppers before stuffing them, but we encourage you to do so! You can roast the peppers in the oven while preparing the filling for the best-stuffed peppers.

    What do you eat with stuffed peppers?

    Stuffed peppers are often the main dish and can be served with soup, salad, and bread.

    How do I make stuffed peppers more flavorful?

    In this recipe, we use a combination of ground beef and sausage, spices, onions, garlic, seasoned tomatoes, and pepper jack cheese to make the most flavorful stuffed peppers.

    a stuffed pepper with a bite removed in a white serving dish.

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    a casserole dish with stuffed peppers inside.

    Stuffed Peppers

    This Stuffed Peppers recipe is bursting with color and flavor! Each bell pepper is filled with beef, sausage, rice, veggies, and cheese.
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
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    Equipment

    All-Clad Fry Pan Set
    STAUB Rectangular Baking Dish Set

    Ingredients

    • 6 bell peppers
    • ½ lb ground beef
    • ½ lb ground sausage
    • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
    • ½ cup chopped onion
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies do not drain
    • ½ cup pasta sauce
    • 1 ½ cups cooked rice
    • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese divided
    • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Cut the tops off of the bell peppers and set them aside for later use. Remove and discard the seeds and membranes from the bell peppers. Place the peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 22-24 minutes (while preparing the filling) turning halfway through.
      roasted peppers on a baking pan.
    • Remove and discard the stems from the pepper tops and dice the remaining tops to get 1/2 cup of diced peppers; set aside.
      hands using a kitchen knife to dice peppers on a cutting board.
    • Break up the ground beef and ground sausage in a large skillet. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and black pepper. Brown the meat and drain the grease. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
      a wooden spatula stirring ground beef while it cooks.
    • Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add diced onion and the 1/2 cup of diced pepper tops. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
      a black spatula is used to saute peppers in a frying pan.
    • Add the browned ground beef and sausage, Rotel, pasta sauce, and cooked rice. Stir and cook until heated through.
      a black rubber spatula stirring ingredients in a frying pan.
    • Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded pepper jack cheese.
      a hand using a black spatula to stir shredded cheese into the stuffed pepper ingredients.
    • Remove the bell peppers from the oven and turn the heat down to 350˚F. Arrange the bell peppers in a greased baking dish.
      a hand using a pair of kitchen tongs to add peppers to the baking dish.
    • Fill the peppers with the meat and rice mixture. Top with 1/2 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese.
      a hand uses a black spoonula to fill the stuffed peppers.
    • Bake at 350˚F for 18-22 minutes, until the peppers are soft and the cheese is browned. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
      stuffed peppers with cilantro.

    Video

    Notes

    Store cooled peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1stuffed pepper | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Alexis says

      May 20, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      These stuffed peppers are the BEST i’ve ever had! My sister and I made them for dinner recently and the steps were easy to follow and everything turned out perfectly!

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