By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
1430 cal · 35 min
Spanish Stuffed Peppers
Recipe GLPRb1feacdaab903b
Hearty bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef, Spanish rice, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A satisfying one-dish meal that brings Spanish flavors to your table with tender peppers and savory filling.
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Ingredients
1¼ lb Ground beef
4 Bell peppers
1 package Spanish rice mix
1¼ tbsp Ketchup
⅔ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Directions
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until no pink remains and it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Drain excess fat if needed.
While the beef cooks, carefully slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and white membranes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and gently place the peppers into the boiling water. Cook for about 5 minutes until they soften slightly, then remove and set aside to cool.
Prepare the Spanish rice according to package directions.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, prepared Spanish rice, and ketchup. Mix until well combined.
Place the parboiled peppers upright in a baking dish. Divide the beef and rice mixture evenly among the four peppers, stuffing them full. Top each pepper with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Comments
Ground beef, bell peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese are stocked everywhere in Charlotte—this hits Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger without a second stop. The 35-minute window is honest for browning the beef, cooking rice, and baking the assembled peppers, though you'll need to start rice first or use quick-cooking variety to stay on schedule. Cost per serving lands around $3–3.50, kept modest by the beef bulk and everyday cheese. The real caveat is household fit: two servings means this is date-night or solo cooking, and the peppers need attention in the oven—not a set-it-and-forget-it weeknight dinner for a family.
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