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Baking dish filled with Mediterranean ground lamb and brown rice stuffed bell peppers topped with golden melted cheese and fresh parsley.

Mediterranean Lamb and Brown Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers

Sweet bell peppers filled with seasoned ground lamb, whole-grain brown rice, fire-roasted tomatoes, and herbs, finished with a bubbly mozzarella and feta crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 large bell peppers green, orange, or yellow
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 lb lean ground lamb
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup pre-cooked brown rice cooked in broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp dried mint
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ¼ cup crumbled Greek feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Prep Oven & Peppers:
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers, clear out seeds and membranes, and stand them upright in a deep baking dish.
Brown Meat:
  1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and ground lamb; cook 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Simmer Sauce:
  1. Stir in tomato paste, fire-roasted tomatoes, oregano, cumin, dried mint, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until liquid reduces.
Mix Filling:
  1. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked brown rice and ¼ cup of the mozzarella-feta mixture.
Stuff & Bake:
  1. Spoon filling into bell peppers. Add ½ cup water to bottom of dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 35 minutes.
Melt Cheese:
  1. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure brown rice is completely pre-cooked before adding to the filling.
  • For lower fat, substitute ground turkey for ground lamb.