Description
Discover the ultimate family dinner with Smoked Beef Stuffed Peppers, a vibrant blend of tender bell peppers packed with seasoned smoked beef, fluffy rice, aromatic onion and garlic, and a hint of cumin and paprika. Baked to perfection and optionally topped with melted cheese, this wholesome dish delivers balanced protein, carbs, and veggies in under an hour, making it an easy, satisfying meal for any night. Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for freshness to complement the flavorsOK
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 pound smoked beef, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
- Heat butter in skillet, sauté onion and garlic.
- Add smoked beef, cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper; heat through.
- Stuff peppers, place in baking dish, top with cheese if desired.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until tender.
Notes
- Feel free to add a dash of crushed red pepper for heat or swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low‑carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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