Cheeseburger Ranch Stuffed Bell Peppers
These delicious cheeseburger ranch stuffed bell peppers are a hearty and flavorful meal, combining seasoned ground beef with cheesy goodness inside tender bell pepper halves.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Large Skillet
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- chopped fresh chives or green onions
- extra ranch dressing a drizzle of
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place halved bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish; par-baking for 10-15 minutes is optional.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the ground beef, crumbling it until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the dry ranch seasoning mix for 1 minute, then add milk or beef broth to form a sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and cooked rice (if using) until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Evenly divide the mixture among the bell pepper halves in the baking dish.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and peppers are tender.
- Garnish with fresh chives or green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of milk. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.