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Beef & Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Beef & Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 mins Cook: 45 mins Total: 65 mins

Tender roasted peppers filled with spiced beef, rice, and tomato, topped with melted cheese. A hearty, satisfying dish that’s packed with flavour and perfect for an easy oven-baked dinner.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers, halved and deseeded
  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 200g cooked rice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Top

  • 200g grated cheddar or Mexican-style cheese

To Finish (Optional)

  • Fresh coriander, chopped
  • Sour cream or yogurt

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Peppers

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  1. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 3

    Place the pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish.

Cook the Beef Filling

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    Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 5

    Add the onion and cook until softened.

  3. Step 6

    Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chilli powder.

  4. Step 7

    Add the beef mince and cook until browned.

Build the Filling

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    Stir in the tomato purée and cooked rice.

  2. Step 9

    Season well and cook for 2–3 minutes until combined.

Stuff & Bake

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    Spoon the beef mixture into the pepper halves.

  2. Step 11

    Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Cheese Finish

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    Remove the foil, sprinkle generously with cheese, and return to the oven.

  2. Step 13

    Bake for a further 10–15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden.

Serve

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    Finish with fresh coriander if using.

  2. Step 15

    Serve hot with sour cream or yogurt on the side.

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