Description
Cheesy Beef Peppers Skillet is a quick, one‑pan dinner that combines sweet bell pepper halves stuffed with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Ready in 35 minutes, this colorful, protein‑rich meal delivers comforting flavors and a satisfying cheesy finish. Perfect for busy weeknights, it serves four, packs 350 calories per portion, and pairs well with rice, crusty bread, or a fresh salad. Serve hot, garnish with parsley, and enjoy a balanced, flavorful dinner that satisfies al
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and arrange pepper halves in a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, brown thoroughly, and drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.
- Fill each pepper half with the beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake 20 minutes covered, then uncover and bake 5‑10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Peppers Skillet, easy beef dinner, stuffed pepper recipe, quick weeknight meals, cheesy skillet dishes, beef and cheese casserole, bell pepper meals, family friendly dinner ideas