Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers: Better Than Takeout

Love Hawaiian pizza? Try these Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers! After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve perfected the crispy, golden peppers filled with melty cheese, pepperoni, and pineapple. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Authentic Greek Tzatziki Recipe and Thai Chickpea Salad with Oven-Roasted Garlic and Peanut Dressing.

What You'll Need for Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers: Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 6 large bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil
• Optional: Fresh basil leaves
• Optional: Red pepper flakes
• Optional: Crushed red pepper

How to Make Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers: Better Than Takeout

1. Prepare peppers: Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
2. Cook beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
3. Add seasonings: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stuff peppers: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff each pepper with cooked beef mixture, pressing down gently. Place peppers in a baking dish.
5. Add toppings: Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese, diced ham, and pineapple tidbits. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and golden.

Storing & Reheating Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the beef mixture and stuff the peppers up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Freezing Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers: Better Than Takeout

Freeze cooked peppers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
• Make-ahead: Prepare peppers as directed, then refrigerate uncooked peppers for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your peppers are still hard after 30 minutes, cover the baking dish with foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers: Better Than Takeout

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Prep

20 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

50 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 large bell peppers
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil

Optional Toppings

• Fresh basil leaves
• Red pepper flakes
• Crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare peppers: Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside.
2. Cook beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
3. Add seasonings: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stuff peppers: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff each pepper with cooked beef mixture, pressing down gently. Place peppers in a baking dish.
5. Add toppings: Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella cheese, diced ham, and pineapple tidbits. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and golden.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
• Make-ahead: Prepare peppers as directed, then refrigerate uncooked peppers for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your peppers are still hard after 30 minutes, cover the baking dish with foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked peppers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the beef mixture and stuff the peppers up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 370
• Protein: 26g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 24g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 820mg
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sat. Fat: 9g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Hawaiian Pizza Stuffed Peppers: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!