Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This is the Best Stuffed Peppers Recipe! Dinner is ready in a snap with this hearty beef filled recipe. The perfect filling topped with melted cheese makes this an instant family favorite!

Want more simple dinner ideas? Try my Taco Stuffed Peppers, Carne Asada Tacos, and Homemade Meatball Recipe!

Recipe Features

• Easy Weeknight Dinner: This recipe comes together quickly and is ready for the table in 30-minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
• Make-Ahead: You can prep most of the recipe ahead, keeping them stored up to 1 day in the refrigerator before baking.
• Freezer Friendly: These stuffed peppers will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

We LOVE this easy dinner recipe. It comes together quickly and leaves you with a filling meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend favorites. You can even make it ahead of time, which can be oh-so convenient! Make the filling, fill your peppers, and refrigerate. When you are ready to heat, simply add 10 minutes to the baking time and a little extra tomato sauce. I do suggest only keeping premade peppers for 1 day.

Oh, and did I mention you can make them in a SLOW COOKER? That is right, folks. This recipe comes out amazing as a slow cooker dinner recipe. Add an extra heaping spoonful of sauce to the top of each and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

We eat it as is or as a salad topping. It is my husband’s favorite way to serve stuffed peppers. After they are done cooking, Chop one pepper. Place over a bed of greens and serve with your favorite salad dressing.

Stuffed Pepper Ingredients

I’m a fan of stuffed peppers with rice. I make a large batch of rice a day or two before and serve it with stir fry or orange chicken. Any leftover goes into these peppers!

• Beef: I prefer a mix of ground beef with spicy sausage. It adds a delightful flavor that is unmatched. That being said, you can use all ground beef or all sausage if you prefer.
• Rice: Cooked rice. We have made this with brown and white rice with great success. You can even substitute 1/3 to 1/2 of the rice with riced cauliflower!
• Peppers: For this recipe, bell peppers are the preferred pepper to use. They have a crunchy, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavor that is perfect for this dish. They also come in a variety of colors making it an easy way to brighten up your meal.
• Tomato Sauce: This will be the base to the sauce in your peppers.
• Worcestershire: A dash adds so much depth to the flavor thanks to the tamarind, vinegar, and molasses.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning
• Cheese: Use your favorite. We like either cheddar, pepper jack, or a mexican blend.

The Best Stuffed Peppers

1. PREP: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
2. COOK: Place the sausage and ground beef into a large pan that is heated over medium heat. Cook until the meat is cooked through and browned. Drain any excess liquid.
3. STUFF: Add the rice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and onion powder in with the meat. Stir to combine. Fill each of your peppers with heaping amounts of the mixture.
4. BAKE: Cover with tin foil and bake for 45 minutes or until the peppers are tender. Uncover, sprinkle each with cheese and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until melted. 
5. ENJOY: Serve warm and enjoy!

Helpful Tools

• Skillet: Using a large skillet (affiliate) will ensure the food has enough room to cook evenly and keep you from dirting another dish when mixing the filling ingredients.
• Rice Cooker:  A good rice cooker (affiliate) is a surprisingly versatile piece of kitchen equipment! Use it to steam veggies, make quinoa or slow cook soups and chilis!
• Baking Dish: Nothing is as comforting as a casserole. Having a set of casserole dishes (affiliate) is key to getting that even bake and beautiful presentation.

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