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Stuffed bell peppers with ground meat, cheese, and rice, baked to perfection. Delicious and easy dinner or family meal idea.

Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting + Preheating Time 8 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole bell peppers any color
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces) drained
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
    Sautéed chopped onions in a black skillet, ready for cooking or recipe preparation.
  • Add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off excess fat if needed.
    Ground beef cooking in a skillet with onions, prepping for a baked recipe.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about another 3-5 minutes.
    Creamy tomato sauce with ground beef and rice in a skillet, ready for baked ziti casserole.
  • Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the prepared peppers and packing gently with the back of the spoon.
    Colorful stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and rice.
  • If needed, coat the air fryer basket lightly with nonstick cooking spray or an oil mister. Preheat to 360°F for 3-5 minutes.
  • Arrange the peppers in the air fryer basket with a little space between each. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
    Colorful stuffed bell peppers cooking in an air fryer, healthy and delicious meal idea.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and air fry for another 2–4 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
    Colorful stuffed bell peppers with cheese in an air fryer.
  • Let peppers rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 315mgFiber: 2g
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