Classic Stuffed Peppers with a Twist Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 bell peppers, assorted colors
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut off the top of each bell pepper and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the peppers in a baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
5. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and parsley to the skillet and stir to combine.
8. Spoon the beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper until full.
9. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top of each filled pepper.
10. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Introduction:

If you’re looking for a classic family-friendly recipe with a twist—or if you’re simply in the mood for something delicious and satisfying—then look no further than classic stuffed peppers. A staple of American family dinners and potlucks for decades, stuffed peppers are a hearty and filling meal that are surprisingly easy to make. Best of all, they’re incredibly versatile, so you can tweak the recipe to suit your taste and dietary preferences.

In this recipe, we’ve put our own spin on the classic stuffed pepper recipe to create something that’s perfect for any occasion. By adding a few unexpected ingredients, like cumin and paprika, we’ve given this dish a unique flavor profile that’s sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Plus, the addition of melted cheddar cheese on top of each pepper makes for a gooey, decadent finishing touch that’s impossible to resist.

So why wait? Let’s get started with this delicious—and surprisingly simple—recipe. Before you know it, you’ll be serving up a delicious, nutritious dinner that your whole family will love.