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Air Fryer Ground Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Two colorful Air Fryer Stuffed Bell Peppers, one red and one yellow, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Make simple, flavorful stuffed bell peppers using your air fryer for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly brush the inside of the peppers with olive oil.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, drained diced tomatoes, cooked rice, oregano, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Spoon the filling evenly into the hollowed bell pepper halves.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. You may need to cook in batches.
  7. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. Remove the basket, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of each pepper, and return to the air fryer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Carefully remove the peppers from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or extra ground meat.
  • If your peppers are very large, you may need to increase the cooking time by 3 to 5 minutes.
  • To prevent the filling from drying out, you can place a small amount of water (about 1 tablespoon) in the bottom of the air fryer basket before cooking.

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