Smoked Stuffed Bell Peppers
Smoked Stuffed Bell Peppers are full of delicious smoky flavor, thanks to the pellet grill. Made with seasoned ground beef, hearty rice, and a layer of melty cheese, this is an easy dinner recipe your family will love.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers, any color
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 cup rice cooked
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 4 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cut bell peppers in half, take out the seeds and trim the membrane and discard.
- Heat a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat, onion, and garlic. Brown the meat until no pink remains, stirring frequently. Drain any fat.
- Add cooked rice and cabbage to the meat mixture and stir to combine. Simmer until the cabbage cooks down and blends with the meat.
- Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix. Heat for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Preheat your pellet grill to 325 degrees F.
- Fill the bell pepper halves with the ground beef mixture. Top each pepper with shredded cheese. Place the stuffed peppers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or foil pan.
- Place the baking sheet directly on the grill grate of the preheated smoker. Close the lid and smoke peppers for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are heated through and the cheese is bubbly on top. The peppers are done when they are tender and can be pierced with a fork.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make extra rice the night before to make prep even quicker.
- Use leftover cooked ground beef or taco meat.
- Prepare these peppers ahead of time and store them in the fridge covered for up to 24 hours before smoking them.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.6g | Protein: 28.3g | Fat: 8.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 6.8g | Sugar: 19.8g | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 16mg
