Description
Classic Stuffed Peppers is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and cheese, all baked to perfection. This recipe is easy to prepare and makes for a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Bell Peppers:
- 3 large bell peppers, red, orange, yellow, green, or a combination
Stuffed Pepper Filling:
- 1–1 1/3 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped (roughly 1/2 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- One 15-ounce can of tomato sauce, divided
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, omit for dairy free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the peppers: Slice the tops off the peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them in half lengthwise. Place the peppers in a baking dish cut side up.
- Cook the filling: Brown the ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper in a skillet. Add garlic, then drain any excess grease. Stir in 1 cup of tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cooked rice. Simmer until thickened.
- Fill the peppers: Divide the meat mixture among the peppers, top with cheese, and pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Bake: Cover the pan with foil and bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- If using smaller peppers, adjust by using 4-6 whole peppers and simply slicing off the tops and removing the seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 588mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
