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Air-fryer stuffed peppers with ground beef and rice, topped with melted Colby Jack cheese.

Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting + Preheating Time 8 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole bell peppers any color
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 ounces) drained
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
    Sautéed chopped onions in a black skillet, ready for cooking or recipe preparation.
  • Add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off excess fat if needed.
    Ground beef and onions in a skillet for Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about another 3-5 minutes.
    Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers filling ingredients in a skillet.
  • Spoon the beef and rice mixture into the prepared peppers and packing gently with the back of the spoon.
    Colorful stuffed bell peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and rice.
  • If needed, coat the air fryer basket lightly with nonstick cooking spray or an oil mister. Preheat to 360°F for 3-5 minutes.
  • Arrange the peppers in the air fryer basket with a little space between each. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, or until peppers are tender and filling is hot.
    Arranging Air-Fryer Stuffed Peppers in the air fryer basket.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and air fry for another 2–4 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
    Colorful stuffed bell peppers with cheese in an air fryer.
  • Let peppers rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 315mgFiber: 2g
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