These stuffed peppers are a quick, simple, one pan recipe. They are full of flavor from ground beef, black beans, tomatoes, and lots of seasonings! Let's make this easy and delicious recipe together.
Too often I have searched "dinner ideas with ground beef" on Pinterest. I love making meals with ground beef. It is a versatile, affordable, and flavorful meat. Whether it is juicy meatloaf, cheesy hamburger helper, or some homemade hamburger patties with sourdough buns.
An easy, delicious, and nutritious meal that is made with ground beef is our stuffed pepper recipe! This recipe is made with ground beef that is packed with seasonings that add deeper flavor. The additions to the ground beef are canned making it an affordable meal. Even better - it all comes together in one pan!
To learn how to make this comforting and delicious meal, keep on scrolling!
How to Make Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers Step-by-Step
To start, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Next, prepare the peppers that we will be stuffing. To prepare them, cut the tops off enough to create an opening large enough to put our ground beef filling in. Don't throw away the excess pepper we cut off! Those can still be used.
Thirdly, after the peppers are prepared, add them into a 9x13 dish (or an oven safe dish large enough to hold all 5) and place in the preheated oven. If your oven isn't done preheating yet, still place the peppers in.
Fourth, let's move onto the filling.
In a cast iron skillet, add in the chopped onion and ground beef. Break up the ground beef as it browns in the pan.
Now that the ground beef is fully cooked through, add in the rinsed and drained black beans and the canned tomatoes.
Next, to the filling mixture, add in the seasonings - paprika, salt, Italian seasoning, ground pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Once the seasonings are added, allow the filling to cook for another 2 minutes or so to let the spices deepen in flavor. Turn off the heat.
Remove the peppers from the oven. They should be a bit soft.
Lastly, add the filling to the cooked peppers and top with a bit of shredded cheese. Place back in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and slightly brown on the edges.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tips to Make Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
- Use different kinds of peppers. This will make for a colorful dish!
- Pick peppers that are similar in size. This will ensure they cook evenly.
- I find that a lower percentage of fat in the ground beef is best. Makes for a less greasy stuffed pepper.
- Shredding your own block of cheese instead of buying pre-shredded will add more flavor.
- Don't include the liquid into the peppers. You don't want a water stuffed pepper.
Ingredients
Ground Beef - I find that a 97 to 3 ratio works best. It is flavorful yet not too greasy.
Peppers - The star of the show! Choose different varieties of peppers for more color.
Yellow Onion - A flavorful dish always starts with an onion.
Canned Black Beans - rinsed and drained
Canned Tomatoes
Paprika - Adds a slight smoky and rich flavor.
Italian Seasoning - Pairs so well with all the ingredients.
Cumin - Cumin adds an earthy spiciness.
Onion Powder - Onion powder and garlic powder are classic spices for ground beef dishes!
Garlic Powder
Red Pepper Flakes - Adds a bit of a kick but also deepens flavor.
Salt
Pepper
Colby Jack Cheese - Shredded
Tools You Will Need
Medium Skillet
Can Opener
9x13 Baking Dish
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Best Toppings for Stuffed Peppers
- Sliced Avocado
- Sour Cream
- Plain Greek Yogurt (adds creaminess and a bit more protein)
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Green onions (creates additional color and fresh flavor)
- Pumpkin/sunflower seeds (adds a bit of crunch)
Why You'll Love Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
One reason you will love this recipe is because it comes together in one pan. The filling comes together in one skillet over the stove and then placed into the peppers to bake for a bit.
Another reason this meal will be loved is because it is nutritious. This meal has all of your food groups making it a balanced meal.
Lastly, this meal is full of flavor. From the lean ground beef to the seasonings there is no lack of flavor in this dish!
What to Serve with Stuffed Peppers
Our stuffed peppers actually have every food group in them, so no side dish is needed. Although, there are a few delicious options.
- Cornbread
- White Rice
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
- Homemade Dinner Rolls
- Simple Green Salad
- Rustic Bread
When it comes to what side dishes to pick for stuffed peppers, you want to choose wisely. Stuffed peppers are filling, so you want to have simple, fresh, and/or light side dishes.
FAQs
How long do stuffed peppers take to cook?
This recipe slightly precooks the peppers as well as the filling which makes for a quick recipe. This meal comes together in about half an hour.
What temperature should stuffed peppers be cooked at?
Because our recipe is so quick, we do our peppers at 350 degrees. This gets the cheese melty and brown without cooking the filling too much.
What is the best meat to use in stuffed peppers?
Ground beef is a filling and versatile meat to add into stuffed peppers. It pairs nicely with black beans and tomatoes.
Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers
These homemade stuffed peppers are a simple and delicious one pan meal. Made with ground beef, black beans, canned tomatoes, and lots of seasonings. This meal is comforting yet nutritious. A perfect meal for these cold Winter days!
Ingredients
- 5 Bell Peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Instructions
1. To start, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, prepare the peppers that we will be stuffing. To prepare them, cut the tops off enough to create an opening large enough to put our ground beef filling in. Don't throw away the excess pepper we cut off! Those can still be used.
3. Thirdly, after the peppers are prepared, add them into a 9x13 dish (or an oven safe dish large enough to hold all 5) and place in the preheated oven. If your oven isn't done preheating yet, still place the peppers in.
4. In a cast iron skillet, add in the chopped onion and ground beef. Break up the ground beef as it browns in the pan.
5. Now that the ground beef is fully cooked through, add in the rinsed and drained black beans and the canned tomatoes.
6. Next, to the filling mixture, add in the seasonings - paprika, salt, Italian seasoning, ground pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
7. Once the seasonings are added, allow the filling to cook for another 2 minutes or so to let the spices deepen in flavor. Turn off the heat.
8. Remove the peppers from the oven. They should be a bit soft.
9. Lastly, add the filling to the cooked peppers and top with a bit of shredded cheese. Place back in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and slightly brown on the edges.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For additional flavor, top with sour cream, salsa, and/or avocado!
I find that for the ground beef; a 97 to 3 ratio is best.
Shredding your own cheese will enhance the flavor.
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