Description
Delicious and easy Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and seasonings, topped with melty cheese.
Ingredients
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Stuffed Peppers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or vegan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the peppers, remove seeds, and dice the tops. Cook the peppers in the air fryer for 6 minutes.
- Make the filling: Sauté onion, garlic, and diced peppers. Add ground beef, seasonings, tomatoes, rice, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fill the peppers: Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Air fry for 4 minutes, then top with cheese and air fry for another 4 minutes.
Notes
- Low carb option: Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Dairy-free option: Omit cheese.
- Gluten-free: Recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- More fiber: Use brown rice and add black beans.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze for up to 4 months.
- Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
