Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers with Shredded Beef and Rice
A delicious, healthy, and easy Greek-style twist on stuffed peppers using meal-prepped chuck roast to get dinner on the table fast!
What makes these the easiest Greek-style stuffed peppers is the delicious way you’ll repurpose your leftover Greek-style chuck roast. The beef is already tender and full of flavor from balsamic vinegar, oregano, and garlic — mix it with rice, herbs, and tomato sauce, then bake in a juicy bell pepper until the peppers are soft and slightly caramelized. A perfect make-ahead meal that reheats beautifully all week.
I gave you my Greek-style chuck roast for meal prep, so I want to make sure to include plenty of recipes for it. This one is cozy, comforting, and pretty enough for a dinner party, but also healthy, delicious, and filling enough for any busy family weeknight. I’ll show you how to skip steps, customize them with your favorite veggies, and make them ahead of time. You won’t believe I was able to turn roast beef into this!
Why will I make this every time I have shredded beef?
Hearty, tender, sweet tomatoes, Plump herby rice, Fall-apart savory beef.
What’s in the filling?
Cooked shredded chuck roast -from the balsamic-oregano roast you’ve meal prepped before.
Cooked rice – white or brown. If you want to use uncooked rice, add an extra ½ cup of tomato sauce and ½ cup of water to the filling, then bake covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Onion –a small one, finely chopped, is all you need, but you can add more if you like.
Garlic gloves -grated and measured with your heart if you like it extra garlicky.
Tomato sauce -or crushed tomatoes from a can. You can use freshly crushed tomatoes or tomatoes you’ve canned yourself.
Olive oil -you know I add flavor wherever I can, so I like to saute the veggies in a full-flavor extra virgin olive oil, but you can use a light oil as well.
Dried Greek oregano -adds the perfect sweet, earthy, herbiness to the filling.
Fresh parsley -or dill chopped to brighten the Greek-style stuffed peppers and add a ton of freshness.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper -you’ll need this duo to season all that rice and the veggies, but do it to your taste preferences.
Optional -a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds another layer of flavor and rounds out each bite.
What do I need for the peppers?
Bell peppers -any color will do, so use your favorite or a combination. Remove the tops and seeds for stuffing.
Olive oil -you’ll use this to brush the peppers and the baking dish to help the peppers roast and keep them from sticking to the pan.
Water -or broth to add to the baking dish and create steam for the peppers to cook without drying out.
What do I need for serving?
Extra tomato sauce -several of my family members like extra sauce, so you can drizzle it over all the peppers after they’ve cooked, or you can set a bowl out for each person to choose.
Crumbled feta -or grated Kasseri cheese is an optional addition, but why wouldn’t you? It adds a briny creaminess you’ll love.
How do I prepare the dish for Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers with Shredded Beef and Rice?
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to hold the peppers upright.
What’s the best way to start the filling?
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the grated garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 5 minutes.
When do I mix everything together?
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded beef, cooked rice, the warm tomato mixture, and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning. The filling should be juicy but not runny.
How do I fill the peppers?
Arrange the prepared peppers in the baking dish. Fill each one almost to the top with the beef and rice mixture. Spoon a little extra tomato sauce over each stuffed pepper and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
How long do I bake Greek-style stuffed peppers?
Pour ½ cup of water or broth into the bottom of the dish. Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, covered, then uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and slightly browned on top.
What’s the best way to serve these?
Sprinkle with crumbled feta or grated Kasseri, then serve with olives and a green salad, or your favorite Greek salad.
Are these Greek-style stuffed peppers good for meal prep?
These peppers are perfect for meal prep — refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through, or microwave individual portions for quick lunches.
Can I add more veggies to the filling?
Greek-style stuffed peppers are an easy way to add more veggies to. Try adding chopped spinach, grated zucchini, or leftover roasted vegetables for extra color and nutrition.
