Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers
Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers feature tender roasted peppers packed with a hearty mix of ground beef, nutty brown rice, tomatoes, and aromatic Italian seasoning. Each bite balances savory meatiness with bright tomato richness and a hint of garlic, finished with Parmesan for a gentle, salty lift. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal to reheat through the week.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes; move the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break the ground beef into small pieces and add it to the skillet. Add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until the beef is fully browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Combine the beef mixture with the brown rice.
- 4
Stir the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning into the rice mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Place the bell peppers in a baking dish; spoon a generous amount of the filling into each bell pepper.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers to serve.
- Calories 660.23 kcal High 33%
- Protein 25.6 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 97.74 g 36%
- Total Fat 19.96 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.1 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 57.95 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 522.5 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 11.62 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 20.45 g --
- Added Sugars 6.68 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 166.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 4.73 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1122.0 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 179.89 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 217.18 mg Good Source 241%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef and Rice Filled Red Bell Peppers is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Rice, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 660.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 660.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers healthy?
- Beef and Rice–Filled Red Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 660.23 calories and 25.6 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 522.5 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.1 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.68 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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