Easy Stuffed Peppers

An easy pepper recipe for a perfect weeknight dinner and they are also great for meal prepping.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Yield: 7 Servings

You Will Need

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, diced
• 2-3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (Can Substitute with Ground Pork)
• 1½ Cup Cooked Brown Rice
• 1 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp Paprika
• Salt and Pepper, to Taste
• 7 Large Bell Peppers top and core removed

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the peppers cut side up into a baking dish or a rimmed tray.
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softens, then stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute more.
• Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes.
• Stir in cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, and paprika.
• Cook until sauce is slightly reduced, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
• Stuff each pepper with beef mixture and bake until peppers are mostly tender. About 10-12 minutes.