Description
Classic Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and hearty meal that combines colorful bell peppers with a savory beef and rice filling, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
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Bell Peppers:
- 3 large bell peppers, red, orange, yellow, green, or a combination
Beef 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 Oven and Prep Peppers: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the top off each pepper, remove the seeds, and cut them in half lengthwise. Place in a baking dish cut side up.
- Cook Beef Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper until browned. Add garlic, drain excess grease, then stir in 1 cup of tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and rice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill Peppers and Bake: Divide meat mixture among peppers, top with cheese, then remaining sauce. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Notes
- If using smaller peppers, you can use 4-6 whole peppers, slicing the tops off and removing the seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 370kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 588mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
