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Easy Juicy Beef Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers You’ll Crave

A savory and satisfying recipe featuring Beef Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers that are bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers and Filling
  • 12 peppers Mini bell peppers Choose a mix of colors for a vibrant dish.
  • 1 pound Ground beef Use lean beef for less fat.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or your choice.
For Seasoning and Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Drizzled over peppers.

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Foil
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

How to Make Beef Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, then drizzle a bit of olive oil for easy cleanup.
  2. Trim the mini bell peppers: slice off the tops and remove all seeds and membranes.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic: warm olive oil in a skillet, add onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
  4. Brown ground beef: add beef to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
  5. Season the filling: mix in breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stuff the peppers: fill each mini bell pepper with the beef mixture.
  7. Top with cheese: sprinkle shredded cheese on each pepper.
  8. Bake the peppers: place stuffed peppers on the sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  9. Garnish and serve: let rest for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2peppersCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a dollop of sour cream for added contrast.

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