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Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers Recipe Easy Delicious Dinner

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These Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers are a fast and tasty meal perfect for busy nights. They combine seasoned ground beef, rice, and veggies, cooked until tender in the air fryer. Enjoy a quick, flavorful dinner that reheats well.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (not drained)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or vegan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes depending on its size.
  2. While warming, cut the tops from peppers and remove the seeds, then dice the tops for later use.
  3. Cook the peppers in the air fryer basket for 6 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Sauté the diced onion and pepper tops for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Add ground beef and brown until fully cooked and no pink remains.
  8. Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, diced tomatoes with juice, and coconut aminos or Worcestershire sauce.
  9. Stir in uncooked rice and water, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until rice is done.
  10. Fill each pepper with the beef and rice mixture and return to air fryer.
  11. Cook at 400°F for 4 minutes, then add cheese on top if using.
  12. Continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. If not using cheese, air fry peppers for 8 minutes total.

Notes

  • Low carb: swap the rice with cauliflower rice add frozen cauliflower rice to the meat mixture and cook until warmed through There are 11
  • 5 net carbs in this option Dairy-free: omit the shredded cheese on top Gluten-free: this recipe is naturally gluten-free More fiber: use brown rice and add drained black beans to the mixture after the rice is cooked Storage: allow the peppers to cool completely then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days Freeze: place the stuffed peppers in an air tight container or freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 4 months Thaw overnight in the fridge Reheat: place the stuffed peppers back in the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees f for 10 minutes or until heated through

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