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From Maggie Krupinsky
From Maggie Krupinsky
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Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Dice onions and sauté in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
3
Add ground beef and cook with onions until browned.
4
Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook until well combined.
5
Prepare brown rice and quinoa per package instructions.
6
Mix cooked grains into the beef mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
7
Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
8
Lightly season inside of each pepper with salt and pepper.
9
Stuff each pepper evenly with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down to pack.
10
Top each pepper with mozzarella cheese.
11
Place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
12
Remove foil in final 10 minutes to melt and brown cheese.
13
Let cool slightly before serving.
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Maggie Krupinsky
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Love this classic dish - made a bunch and froze a few to have when I'm in a pinch. Made with regular jasmine rice. My cheese burnt a little bit... would recommend added it a little before taking them out of the oven.
Jan 13, 2026
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Peppers First 🫑Pat the inside and outside of bell peppers completely dry with paper towels before filling to prevent excess moisture from steaming the cheese and making the filling soggy during baking.
- Brown the Beef Properly 🍖Don't stir the ground beef constantly; let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a deep brown crust that concentrates flavor and creates a more savory, restaurant-quality taste.
- Toast Your Spices First 🌶️Bloom the cumin and paprika in the hot pan with garlic for 30 seconds before adding the meat to unlock their essential oils and amplify the depth of Mexican flavors throughout the dish.
- Use a Foil Tent Strategy 🎪Cover peppers with foil for the first 20 minutes of baking to steam them gently, then uncover to let cheese brown and crisp—this ensures tender peppers with perfectly melted, slightly caramelized cheese on top.
- Chill Before Stuffing ❄️Let the beef and rice mixture cool to room temperature before filling peppers; this prevents the peppers from cooking unevenly and allows you to pack the filling more securely without it falling out.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
Low Fat
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