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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Savor the Outdoors with these Cast Iron Skillet Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bring the comforts of home cooking to your campsite with these delicious, hearty Stuffed Bell Peppers. Prepared in a trusty cast iron skillet, this recipe combines vibrant bell peppers with a flavorful filling of seasoned ground meat and rice, all topped with gooey melted cheese. The skillet locks in the smoky flavors of the campfire, creating a rustic, satisfying dish perfect for outdoor adventures. Whether you’re cooking over the crackling campfire or baking in your RV oven, this versatile recipe is easy to prep, cook, and clean up
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup dry rice or day old cooked rice
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • sour cream, avocado, salsa for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • Cook rice according to directions or use leftover rice
  • Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems and seeds.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat or over the campfire. Add onions and cook until tender
  • Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked rice and season with taco seasoning, adding a splash of water if needed. Continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Fill each pepper with the meat and rice mixture and arrange the peppers in the same cast iron skillet
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or cover with foil and cook over campfire
  • Remove from oven and add cheese to top of peppers
  • Bake for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted
  • Serve with sour cream, avocado and salsa (optional)