We are bringing you 15 of the absolute best-stuffed pepper recipes so you can make dinner quickly and easily. Stuffing bell peppers with a mix of meat and cheese, both with or without rice, is always a great way to serve up a healthy dinner for your family.
The recipes for stuffed peppers include ideas from our site as well as other foodie websites.
We are always on the lookout for new stuffed bell pepper recipes. Not only are stuffed bell peppers a super simple dinner option they are super easy whether you make a traditional stuffed pepper with rice or if you opt to make a homemade bell pepper without rice to comply with low-carb or gluten-free lifestyles. Plus, the majority of stuffed bell pepper recipes are perfect for meal prep days allowing you to cook once and eat throughout the week.
Whether you are looking for meat-stuffed peppers, including cheesesteak, buffalo chicken, tuna, and taco, or a vegetarian option, we have you covered. We are also including recipes for min bell peppers stuffed with Boursin cheese, soups, and casseroles that are stuffed bell pepper-inspired recipes and perfect to change things up.
We use a lot of bell peppers in our home and our cooking because the flavor is unmatched! If you want to try cooking bell peppers of all colors and sizes in some new and different ways be sure to check out our air fryer bell peppers, perfect to go alongside Italian sausages, and our baked chicken sausage recipe, a delicious sheet pan meal that is loaded with peppers, broccoli, and potato.
And don't forget the best bell pepper sides!
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Keto Stuffed Peppers Without Rice
A delicious stuffed pepper recipe that is low-carb, keto, and gluten-free! With a base of colorful bell peppers, stuffed with a mix of seasoned sauteed ground meat (choose from beef, chicken, or turkey), cauliflower rice, and marina sauce, and topped with a cheese blend, you won't believe these stuffed bell peppers qualify as healthy eating! Make ahead on a meal-prep day and enjoy tasty and balanced eating all week long.
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Easy Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers (Keto)
These Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers take all of the delicious steak, cheese, and vegetable filling of a traditional sandwich and serve it in a low-carb pepper to create a healthy version of this classic sandwich. To make this quick and easy dinner option sautee the vegetables and shaved beef while the peppers are in the oven with a slice of provolone getting melty and gooey! When they are done, add the prepared meat and vegetable mixture, top with another slice of cheese, and bake until you are in Philly cheesesteak heaven. Serve for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or make ahead and thank yourself later.
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Stuffed Peppers with Tuna
Embrace the classic tuna melt but stick to your healthy eating plan when you make these tuna stuffed bell peppers. Ready in just 30-minutes, bell peppers stuffed with tuna make for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. To make you start with drained tuna, add in celery and onion, and combine with mayo. Stuff your prepared peppers and top with cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melty and the tuna is warmed through. A fun way to get kids to eat more vegetables and an easy recipe for meal-prepping days.
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Stuffed Peppers with Italian Sausage
The classic Italian stuffed peppers with a combo of lean ground beef and italian sausage, a savory tomato based sauce, and precooked rice. A hearty and comforting meal all inside a bell pepper.These Italian stuffed peppers are loaded with ground Italian sausage meat and ground beef, cooked rice, sauce, and Italian seasonings. After stuffing your peppers with your Italian sausage mixture, you then bake them in the oven until cooked through before topping them with asiago cheese and chives. This one is truly Buono!
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Stuffed Pepper Soup (Instant Pot)
This stuffed pepper soup is just the thing when you want all of the delicious flavors of a stuffed pepper without having to stuff and bake them. Made with sauteed beef seasoned with garlic and onion, and filled with marinara sauce, bell peppers, and your choice of rice or cauliflower rice, this stuffed bell pepper soup recipe is hearty and delicious, plus it tastes just like traditional stuffed bell pepper. With both crockpot and Instant pot directions, this stuffed pepper soup is ready to fit into your busy schedule! Pressure cook this soup in about 30 minutes or let the slow cooker envelop your house in the scents and smells of a longer cook.
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Taco Stuffed Peppers
Taco meat, bean, veggies, and cheese... is there anything else a stuffed pepper recipe could want?These taco stuffed peppers are a quick and easy weeknight recipe that gives your stuffed pepper a spicy flair. Made with taco seasoned ground beef, beans, zucchini, and cheese, and topped with your favorite taco toppings, you can whip up a batch of these Mexican stuffed peppers in just 30 minutes. Upgrade your taco Tuesday with these taco stuffed bell peppers!
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Classic stuffed bell peppers
This classic stuffed peppers recipe is keeping things authentic with peppers, ground meat, tomato sauce, and your choice of white or brown rice. Begin this traditional recipe for stuffed bell peppers by boiling your bell peppers for 3 minutes to soften them. Then saute your ground meat and combine with cooked rice and half of the tomato sauce. Stuff your peppers with the prepared mixture and top with the remaining sauce before baking. For best results, it is recommended that you serve your classic stuffed peppers warm.
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Simple Bell Pepper Casserole - Cook This Again Mom
All the flavors of a traditional stuffed bell pepper but in a casserole with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes await you in this simple bell pepper casserole. Made with cooked rice, ground turkey, red and green bell peppers, and chunky tomato sauce, and topped with cheddar, this casserole goes right into the oven after a few minutes of prep time making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners as it's ready in just 40 minutes. Or make it ahead of time as part of a meal prep day. It's rumored that this casserole stuffed bell pepper recipes tastes even better after a day two when the flavors can truly combine.
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers - Dairy Free & Low Carb
These buffalo chicken stuffed peppers, made with shredded chicken, a spicy buffalo sauce, and topped with ranch dressing, are shown us all just how easy it is to eat healthily. Compliant with several major eating plans including keto, paleo, and Whole30, stuffed peppers with buffalo chicken is the recipe you didn't know you were missing. Start your peppers by cleaning and removing the seeds from your papers, then combine your precooked and shredded chicken (perhaps even rotisserie!) with mayo, buffalo sauce, and seasoning. Next, add your chicken mixture to your prepared peppers and cook until they are warm and bubbly. Top with a drizzle of ranch and some fresh herbs before serving!Make these ahead of time and reheat or serve up any night of the week. Buffalo chicken stuffed peppers are great for any occasion.
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Stuffed Bell Peppers Without Rice
This recipe for meatloaf stuffed peppers, topped with bacon, is proving just how delicious a healthy comfort food recipe can be. Keto meatloaf stuffed peppers only need 8 fresh ingredients and less than an hour of your time. Begin by preparing the low-carb meatloaf mixture then prepare your peppers. Coat the peppers with ketchup and line with bacon before stuffing them. Top with additional ketchup and bake until your low-carb stuffed peppers with meatloaf are cooked through. Perfect for those nights when only homecooked classic comfort food will do!
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Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Vegetarian stuffed bell peppers with quinoa, black beans, corn, and tomatoes are the ideal meatless stuffed pepper. With jalapenos in the quinoa, and seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and paprika, these vegetarian bell peppers aren't skimping on flavor. Fire-roasted tomatoes are also bringing the heat, but the beans, corn, and cheese all help to balance the flavors nicely. Easy enough to make ahead and reheat, vegetarian stuffed bell peppers are a great choice when you are looking for a hearty and healthy meat-free option.
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Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers
Another meatless option, these spinach and ricotta stuffed peppers are reminiscent of stuffed shells. To make these stuffed peppers, begin by cooking down onions, garlic, and spinach. Add in some ricotta chees as well as some fresh parmesan. Stuff each pepper with the filling and place them in a baking dish. Add tomatoes to the pan, drizzle with oil, and bake until they are cooked through. Top with a little extra cheese and serve with rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa. These spinach and ricotta stuffed peppers are perfect for a meatless Monday or if your guests are known to prefer vegetarian dishes.
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Greek Healthy Turkey Quinoa stuffed Bell Peppers | Food Faith Fitness
These Greek turkey quinoa stuffed bell peppers are here to make a stuffed pepper fan out of you once and for all. With traditional stuffed pepper ingredients and a few newer items, there is something to love in every taste-filled bite.To make this Mediterranean-inspired stuffed pepper you will need ground turkey, quinoa, garlic, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta.... plus, kalamata olives, capers, red wine vinegar, and oregano. While the list seems long, these turkey, quinoa, and feta stuffed peppers are only going to need 70 minutes of your time. These Greek-style stuffed bell peppers are perfect for a weekend dinner or to really impress your guests.
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Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers (Low Carb)- Kathryn's Kitchen
Sloppy Joes stuffed peppers takes the classic sloppy Joe filling
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Best EVER Keto Cream Cheese and Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed with cream cheese and chicken, these bell peppers make for a flavorful dinner idea you can enjoy while on your keto diet.
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Mae says
You left one very important step out…RICE!?
WholeLottaYum says
Hi Mae, not all stuffed pepper recipes have rice, one of ours uses cauliflower rice to lighten it up but you can feel free to swap that for precooked rice.
WholeLottaYum says
Hi Mae, the recipe at the bottom of the post in the recipe card does include rice. I'm not sure which recipe you're referring to. While traditionally stuffed peppers include rice, people can use cauliflower rice or grains in its place.