Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This Stuffed Peppers recipe is a colorful, wholesome meal that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying. Each pepper half is packed with a savory blend of seasoned ground meat, rice, and tomatoes, then topped with melted mozzarella for a gooey, golden finish. The dish delivers balanced flavor and texture—sweet roasted peppers, hearty filling, and creamy cheese—all in one easy bake. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s a customizable recipe that feels comforting yet fresh, with optional spinach for an extra boost of nutrition.

Stuffed Peppers

This recipe puts protein and veggies all in one dish. There are lots of versions of stuffed peppers, and this one is a tried and true classic that aims to please.

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Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Ingredients:
• 6 large bell peppers, cut in half with seeds and ribs removed
• 1.5 lbs ground beef or ground chicken
• 2 cloves garlic grated (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
• 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1.5 cups rice, cooked to package instructions
• 8 oz Mozzarella cheese grated
• 2 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning divided
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup cooked and drained/squeezed spinach
• Optional side: salad

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the cut and deseeded peppers onto a sheet pan or baking dish, cut side down, and place in oven. Allow them to parcook for around 10-15 minutes while you brown the meat ( and cook rice).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef (or chicken) and season with garlic, 1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Once cooked through, remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, rice, the remaining Italian seasoning, spinach (if using), and salt & pepper to taste.
3. Remove peppers from oven turn them over. Stuff with filling, using two spoons to scoop and press filling in. Top with the Mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.

Notes

Check out our other recipes for different spins on stuffed peppers!