Description
Looking for the best simple chili-stuffed bell peppers recipe? This one is quick, easy, and super colorful! Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or healthy comfort food cravings. Whether you’re after simple weeknight ideas or fun ways to enjoy peppers, these deliver every time. Save this easy chili-stuffed bell peppers recipe for your next dinner!
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; simmer 10 minutes.
- Arrange peppers in baking dish upright.
- Fill each pepper with chili mixture, mounding slightly on top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each pepper.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly; garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or plant-based ground for a lighter option.
- Prepare filling ahead to save time on busy nights.
- Add toppings like avocado, sour cream, or hot sauce at the table.
- Mix different pepper colors for a pretty presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American