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These Colorful Sheet Pan Stuffed Bell Peppers are roasted until tender and stuffed with a cheesy, hearty ground beef and rice filling. This sheet pan version of stuffed peppers makes dinner so easy. Everything bakes on one pan, making cleanup a breeze while giving you a family favorite meal that looks as good as it tastes.
👉 For more easy meals try my Spinach Chicken Orzo Casserole or French Onion Chicken Potato Casserole next!
These stuffed sheet pan bell peppers are a fresh twist on the classic stuffed pepper dinner. Filled with a seasoned ground beef, tomato, and cheese mixture; these bell peppers bake on a single sheet pan until tender. It’s a hearty, colorful, family-friendly dinner with easy prep and simple cleanup.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
I love sheet pan dinners, and this one feels extra cozy because the peppers hold a cheesy, saucy filling that’s comforting but still colorful and fresh.
To make it even better, it’s also flexible — you can switch up the peppers, add different cheeses, or even sneak in extra veggies while keeping the recipe simple and family-approved.
⏰ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Family dinners, weeknight meals, cozy comfort food
🛒 Key Ingredients: Bell peppers, ground beef, tomato sauce, mozzarella
🍽️ Servings: 6 halves
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: 3 days in the fridge, 1 month in the freezer
👉 For more family favorites try my Marinara Mozzarella Chicken or Steak Fajitas.
Made With Love,
Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need for Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers
- Ingredient List
- How to Make Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers
- Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Sheet Pan Recipes
- Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers Recipe
What You’ll Need for Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers
- Ground beef: A hearty protein base.
- Diced tomatoes + tomato sauce: Bring moisture and rich tomato flavor.
- Seasonings: Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Parmesan cheese: Adds salty, cheesy richness.
- Bell peppers: Any color works! Slice in half to hold the filling.
- Mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully over the top.
👉 For another stuffed dinner idea, check out my Ham Stuffing Egg Casserole.
Ingredient List
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 bell peppers, any color
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
Step 3: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and ½ cup Parmesan until melted together.
Step 4: Slice peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes.
Step 5: Place peppers on a sheet pan and fill each with the beef mixture.
Step 6: Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and mozzarella on top.
Step 7: Bake 25–35 minutes, until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers Variations
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or Italian sausage.
- Use rice or quinoa in the filling for extra heartiness.
- Try pepper jack or cheddar instead of mozzarella.
- Add chopped spinach or zucchini to the filling.
👉 For a quick dinner, try Tilapia Sheet Pan or Chicken with Potatoes & Asparagus.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Choose firm peppers so they hold their shape after baking.
Drain the beef mixture well so it doesn’t get watery. - Bake uncovered so the cheese melts and browns nicely.
- If peppers tip over, use foil to prop them up on the sheet pan.
👉 Want a weeknight win? Try my Parmesan Garlic Chicken with Potatoes & Asparagus.
Recipe FAQs – Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers
Nope! They soften perfectly while baking on the sheet pan.
Yes — bake fully, then freeze individually. Reheat straight from frozen.
Yes, it adds great texture and fiber.
Garlic bread, salad, or rice all pair perfectly.
👉 Try my Sheet Pan Marinara Mozzarella Chicken and Zucchini or Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken with Corn and Potato Wedges.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with garlic bread or warm rolls.
- Add a side salad for freshness.
- Pair with pasta or rice for a heartier dinner.
- Top with fresh basil or parsley for color.
👉 For more meals with cheesy goodness try my Sheet Pan Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf.
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheat: Microwave or bake at 350°F until hot.
- Freeze individual portions for easy reheating.
👉 Want freezer-friendly meals? Check out my French Onion Chicken Potato Casserole.
More Great Sheet Pan Recipes
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Stuffed Sheet Pan Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 bell peppers, any color
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook ground beef in skillet, drain grease. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, seasonings, and ½ cup Parmesan.
- Slice peppers lengthwise and remove seeds. Place on a sheet pan.
- Fill peppers with beef mixture. Top with remaining Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake 25–35 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 1 month.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If people watched the video she says 400 degrees to bake them at and if you want to add cooked rice mix it in with the meat mixture.
I enjoy watching your videos very much and one of the best parts is the quick glimpses of your beautiful girls. I just retired from teaching high school in May 2022 and now have lots of time to cook which I have always enjoyed. Your recipes are so helpful and involve what I call down-to-earth just good-tasting food. Thanks so much!
What temp should the oven be on?
How can I add rice to the stuffed bell peppers recipe?
On your stuffed sheet pan bell peppers I’m thinking you meant to list 4 bell peppers right? It says 3 and 4 servings
Thanks
What temp should the oven be set on?