{"id":12798,"date":"2026-04-19T23:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T23:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/?p=12798"},"modified":"2026-04-19T23:52:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T23:52:16","slug":"cheesy-ground-beef-and-green-pepper-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/04\/19\/cheesy-ground-beef-and-green-pepper-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Ground Beef and Green Pepper Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduction<br>This comforting baked dish combines savory ground beef, tender green peppers, and melted cheese for a rich and satisfying meal. It is simple to prepare and perfect for a hearty family dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients<br>500 g ground beef<br>2 green bell peppers, chopped<br>1 small onion, diced<br>2 cloves garlic, minced<br>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<br>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br>1 cup tomato sauce<br>1 tablespoon olive oil<br>1 teaspoon salt<br>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<br>1\/2 teaspoon paprika<br>1\/2 teaspoon dried oregano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructions<br>Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat<br>Add the chopped onion and cook until soft<br>Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add ground beef and cook until browned<br>Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add chopped green peppers and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pour in tomato sauce and mix well<br>Let it simmer for a few minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer the mixture into a baking dish<br>Top evenly with mozzarella and cheddar cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Method<br>Cook the beef mixture on the stovetop, then bake it with cheese until bubbly and slightly crispy on top<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits<br>High in protein from the beef<br>Rich in flavor and very filling<br>Easy to prepare with simple ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nutrition<br>Calories: 400 to 500 per serving<br>Protein: High<br>Carbohydrates: Low<br>Fats: Moderate to high<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips<br>Use red or yellow peppers for a sweeter taste<br>Add a pinch of chili flakes if you like heat<br>Serve with rice, bread, or a fresh salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conclusion<br>This cheesy beef and pepper bake is a warm and satisfying dish that is perfect for busy days when you want something delicious with minimal effort<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IntroductionThis comforting baked dish combines savory ground beef, tender green peppers, and melted cheese for a rich and satisfying meal. It is simple to prepare and perfect for a hearty family dinner. Ingredients500 g ground beef2 green bell peppers, chopped1 small onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup &#8230; <a title=\"Cheesy Ground Beef and Green Pepper Bake\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/2026\/04\/19\/cheesy-ground-beef-and-green-pepper-bake\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Cheesy Ground Beef and Green Pepper Bake\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12799,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12798"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12800,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12798\/revisions\/12800"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yum.familyfreshrecipes.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}