French Onion Soup-Inspired Stuffed Peppers
These French Onion Soup-Inspired Stuffed Peppers turn a cozy classic into a hearty, weeknight-friendly meal. Filled with caramelized onions, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese, they capture the essence of French onion soup in a simple, family-friendly dish. Each bite is rich, comforting, and full of flavor—perfect for when you want something easy but still special.
Ingredients
- 6 large bell peppers any color, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 packet Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese or Gruyère, divided
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Caramelize onions in butter and oil over medium heat until golden and jammy (20–25 minutes).
- Brown ground beef; drain. Add soup mix, Worcestershire, pepper, and water; simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in rice, 1 cup cheese, and half the onions.
- Fill peppers with beef mixture. Top with remaining onions.
- Bake 20 minutes. Add remaining cheeses; bake 10–15 minutes more until golden.
- Garnish and serve.
Servings: 6