Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers

These cheesy beef and rice stuffed peppers are a flavorful, high-protein meal perfect for meal prep or dinner. Stuffed with a savory mixture of lean beef, brown rice, quinoa, sautéed onions, and melty mozzarella, each bell pepper delivers a satisfying balance of macros and taste. Seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper, the filling packs a rich, comforting flavor. Baked until tender and topped with gooey cheese, this dish offers over 35g of protein per serving with wholesome ingredients and craveable textures.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 stuffed peppers

Calories: 434 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 - bell peppers
1 pound - lean ground beef
1 cup - non-fat mozzarella cheese
½ - onion
1 packet - premade brown rice and quinoa
1 teaspoon - salt
½ tablespoon - pepper
1 tablespoon - garlic
1 teaspoon - cumin
1 teaspoon - paprika

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Dice onions and sauté in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
Add ground beef and cook with onions until browned.
Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook until well combined.
Prepare brown rice and quinoa per package instructions.
Mix cooked grains into the beef mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
Lightly season inside of each pepper with salt and pepper.
Stuff each pepper evenly with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down to pack.
Top each pepper with mozzarella cheese.
Place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Remove foil in final 10 minutes to melt and brown cheese.
Let cool slightly before serving.