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A skillet filled with cooked ground beef and vegetables on a stovetop.

Best Idea Ground Beef Recipe

Looking for a hearty, wholesome dinner that’s easy to make and full of flavor? These stuffed bell peppers with ground beef are the perfect solution.

Packed with savory meat, tender rice, and warm spices, they make a comforting meal the whole family will love — all baked to perfection in one dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (any color), tops cut off, seeds removed
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the cooked rice, crushed tomatoes, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture into each bell pepper, pressing it in slightly. Place stuffed peppers upright in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Pour broth into the bottom of the dish to keep the peppers moist during baking.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top if using, and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Emilya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: ground beef recipes