Stuffed Bell Peppers (Air Fryer)
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Serves: 4
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The air fryer gives these stuffed peppers tender-crisp walls and a bubbly, golden cheese top in a fraction of the usual oven time. Inside, ground beef, rice, and a medley of mushroom and zucchini simmer with tomato and Italian herbs into a savoury, satisfying filling. It is a colourful, complete dinner that feels hearty yet fresh, ideal for a weeknight when you want comfort without the wait.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Large Red Pepper
- 2 Large Sweet Orange Pepper
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 Cup Rice - Cooked
- 1 Small Onion - Diced
- 1 Cup Mushrooms - Chopped
- 1 Cup Zucchini (or Optional) - Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic - Minced
- 1 Can Tomato - Diced
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Tsp Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese (or Mozzarella Cheese) - Shredded
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Parsley (or Optional) - Chopped
Directions
Directions
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Brush the peppers lightly with olive oil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion, mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cooked rice and cook for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined.
- Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, pressing it down gently.
- Place the peppers in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 360°F (182°C) for 12–15 minutes, until the peppers begin to soften.
- Sprinkle the tops generously with shredded cheese.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for 3–5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving · 4 servingsCalories
480
Fat
28 g
Saturated fat
12 g
Carbohydrates
34 g
Sugar
6 g
Fiber
4 g
Protein
28 g
Sodium
600 mg
Cholesterol
80 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Large Red Pepper
- 2 Large Sweet Orange Pepper
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 Cup Rice - Cooked
- 1 Small Onion - Diced
- 1 Cup Mushrooms - Chopped
- 1 Cup Zucchini (or Optional) - Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic - Minced
- 1 Can Tomato - Diced
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Tsp Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese (or Mozzarella Cheese) - Shredded
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Parsley (or Optional) - Chopped
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