Quick recipes with ground beef and bell peppers
Got ground beef and bell peppers and not sure what to make? Here are 8 easy dinners you can cook tonight. Each one keeps to everyday ingredients and a single skillet or sheet pan where possible, with rough prep and cook times so you can pick by how much time you have. Prefer to cook with exactly what's on your shelf? Tell Cache & Cook what you have and it drafts a recipe free.
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Garlic Rice and Tomato Sauce
40 min Serves 4weeknightcomfort foodfamily-friendly
Sizzled Ground Beef with Charred Peppers and Lime
13 min Serves 4weeknightquickfresh
Smoky Beef & Pepper Skillet with Crispy Garlic
20 min Serves 4weeknightboldspicy
Sizzled Ground Beef and Bell Peppers with Garlic Soy Glaze
15 min Serves 4weeknightquickone-pan
Skillet Ground Beef with Peppers and Rice
30 min Serves 4weeknightcomfort food
Cilantro-Lime Ground Beef with Charred Peppers
20 min Serves 4weeknightbeefquick
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Beef and Rice
40 min Serves 4weeknightcomfort foodfamily-friendly
Cilantro Lime Ground Beef with Flash-Charred Peppers
20 min Serves 4weeknightfreshbeef
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Common questions
- Can I use a different color bell pepper, or do I need to use red peppers?
- You can use any color bell pepper—red, yellow, orange, or green all work great. Green peppers have a slightly more bitter taste, while red and yellow are sweeter, so choose based on your flavor preference.
- How long can I store leftover ground beef and bell pepper dishes in the refrigerator?
- Store covered in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months for best quality.
- What's the best way to make this dish cheaper without sacrificing flavor?
- Buy ground beef on sale and freeze it, use whatever bell peppers are on sale that week, and stretch the dish by adding rice, pasta, or beans to bulk it up while keeping costs down.
- What should I serve this with to make it a complete meal?
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread, alongside a simple salad or steamed vegetables for a well-rounded dinner.
- Can I make this healthier by using ground turkey or a leaner option?
- Yes, ground turkey, ground chicken, or 93% lean ground beef all work well as healthier swaps while maintaining similar cooking times and flavors.