The Best Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers (Ground Beef)

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bell Peppers (any color, tops cut off and seeds removed)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, fresh)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Cooked Rice (leftover rice or freshly cooked)
• ½ cup Tomato Sauce (any marinara or pasta sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• ½ teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• ¼ cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bell Peppers

   Slice off the tops of the bell peppers, remove the seeds and membranes, and set the hollow shells aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook the Rice (if not using leftovers)

   Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add 1 cup of rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 212°F

3. Sauté Onion and Garlic

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Brown the Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with the spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no pink remains, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Combine Filling Ingredients

   Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

6. Stuff the Peppers

   Spoon the beef‑rice mixture into each prepared pepper, filling them to the top. If using cheese, sprinkle a little shredded mozzarella over each filled pepper.

   Time: PT5M

7. Air Fry the Stuffed Peppers

   Place the stuffed peppers in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the tops are golden brown.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Serve

   Remove the peppers from the air fryer, let cool for a couple of minutes, then serve hot.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

5g