Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers with Cheese Recipe
Green bell peppers are filled with a savory mix of ground beef, rice, onion, and tomato, then baked until tender and finished with melted cheddar. This recipe keeps the steps simple, so you can see how to make it and prep the ingredients quickly.
Ingredients
For the stuffed peppers
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the peppers
Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Cut off the tops, remove seeds and membranes. If needed, shave a thin slice off the bottom so they stand up—don’t cut too much.
Cook the beef and onion
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it starts to brown. Add the onion and stir until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
Build the filling
Stir in the rice, tomato, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in the water, cover, and simmer on low until the rice is halfway cooked, 8–10 minutes. If it looks dry, add a splash more water.
Stuff the peppers
Spoon the filling into the peppers without packing it too tightly. Leave a little space at the top so the rice has room to expand.
Bake until tender
Set the peppers upright in a baking dish. Add a little water to the bottom of the dish (about 1 cm / 1/2 inch) to keep them moist. Bake 30–35 minutes, until the peppers are tender.
Add cheese and finish
Sprinkle cheddar over each pepper and bake 3–5 minutes more, just until melted. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.