5 from 2 votes

Ground Beef and Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers

Wholesome and hearty—these stuffed peppers are filled with seasoned beef, brown rice, and baked with melty cheese on top.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 8 green bell peppers
  • 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup minute brown rice
  • 1 dash garlic powder
  • 1 dash onion powder
  • 1 dash Italian seasoning
  • 1 dash salt and pepper
  • 7 oz petite diced tomatoes

Instructions 

  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers, take out the seeds and as much white part as possible. Make sure the bell peppers can sit flat, you might need to cut a small bit off the bottoms so the can sit flat but make sure you don’t cut into the center of bell peppers. Place the peppers on a sheet pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients excpet for the green peppers.
  • On a sheet pan, begin stuffing peppers evenly.
  • Top with sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Place in the freezer for about 5 hours.
  • Label a bag/container with date made, recipe and cooking instructions.
  • Transfer stuffed peppers to bag and freeze!

To cook

  • Cook thawed or fresh on a sheet pan at 350℉ for 30 – 40 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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