Stuffed Bell Pepper Rings are an easy take on the classic stuffed peppers. They cook evenly, the filling browns properly, the sauce clings to every edge, and you get these gorgeous little rounds. Same flavors, better method!
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Stuffed Red Pepper Rings
🕒 Ready In: 45 minutes
👪 Serves: 4 servings
🍽 Calories: 362 per serving (estimated)
🥣 Main Ingredients: Peppers, lean ground beef, tomato sauce, cumin, mozzarella cheese
👌 Difficulty: Easy
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Family-friendly and easy to customize
They cook evenly — no raw center surprises
The sauce clings to every edge
Faster than traditional stuffed peppers!
If you love peppers, I used peppers in this creamy chicken and romesco pasta recipe. I've been enjoying making sheet pan dinners in general. Some of my favorites are my sheet pan chicken kebabs made in the oven or this easy to make sheet pan doner kebabs!
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Ingredient Notes
Bell peppers: Cutting them into rings increases surface area so they roast instead of steam.
Ground beef: Lean beef keeps the filling rich but not greasy.
Cooked rice: Lightens the texture and helps bind the filling so it stays tender.
Dill: Adds freshness that keeps the beef from tasting heavy.
Cumin + paprika: Warm, earthy flavor that makes the filling taste balanced, not flat.
Mozzarella: Melts gently over the top without overpowering the peppers.
Tomato sauce + broth: Creates a light braising sauce that keeps everything juicy.
Lemon juice: Brightens the sauce so it doesn’t feel too rich.
You can also put this dish in a soup! Yes! I did just that with my stuffed pepper soup recipe!
Instructions
Full recipe and instructions in the recipe card at the end of post
Step 1: Mix the beef with rice, onion, dill, and spices.
Step 2: Slice the bell pepper's tops and bottoms.
Step 3: Press the filling firmly into each bell pepper and cut them into rings.
Step 4: Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth.
Step 5: Pour the sauce over the stuffed rings.
Step 6: Bake until cooked through, then top with mozzarella and bake until golden.
Substitutions & Variations
Swap beef for ground turkey or lamb
Use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice
Add chopped spinach to the filling
Replace mozzarella with feta for a sharper finish
Make it spicy with extra red pepper flakes
FAQ
Yes, but they will need longer to cook and may soften more.
Yes, but you can also whisk by hand if easier.
I recommend only using frozen or microwaveable so it will cook quicker.
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Stuffed Bell Pepper Rings
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 3 bell peppers mixed colors
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice frozen or microwaveable works well and cooks quickly
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
For the Sauce
- 1½ cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, cooked rice, dill, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make the filling dense.1 lb lean ground beef, ½ onion, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt
Prepare the Peppers
- Wash the bell peppers. Slice off the tops and bottoms, then cut into thick rings about 1½ inches wide. Remove seeds and membranes.3 bell peppers
Stuff the Rings
- Press the beef mixture firmly into each pepper ring so they are fully filled but not overpacked. Arrange upright in a baking dish.
Make the Sauce
- In a blender or bowl, combine tomato sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, garlic, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend or whisk until smooth.¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1½ cups tomato sauce, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste
Bake
- Pour the sauce evenly over the stuffed rings. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the beef reaches 165°F.
Add Cheese
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella over the top, and return to oven for 5–7 minutes until melted and bubbly.1 cup shredded mozzarella
Garnish and Serve
- Top with fresh parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.Reheat in a 350°F oven for best texture. Microwave works, but the peppers will soften more.
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