Best 8 Almost Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Almost stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are made with ground beef, rice, bell peppers, and a variety of seasonings. The peppers are not completely stuffed, which makes them easier to prepare and cook. This dish can be made in a single skillet, which makes for easy cleanup. Almost stuffed peppers are a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables. They are also a good source of protein and fiber.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Food Network's Ree Drummond shares this easy recipe for healthy, satisfying stuffed bell peppers.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bell peppers, any color
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 ounces lean ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely diced
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
Red pepper flakes, as needed
1 cup cooked long-grain and wild rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the tops; set aside. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membrane as you can. Place the peppers cut-side up in a baking dish just large enough to hold them upright.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the lumps, until the meat is cooked through and just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of the fat.
  • Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions and chopped peppers and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and a pinch or 2 of red pepper flakes. Cook until everything is heated through, then stir in the beef and rice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Fill the peppers with the rice mixture and top each with a sprinkle of the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Pour a small amount of water into the bottom of the baking dish and drizzle the peppers with a little olive oil. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and lightly browned, another 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS



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For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up Jan Roat's stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet. "This easy one-pan meal is requested so often I even make it when I'm not in a hurry," notes the active Red Lodge, Montana cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove; set aside and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine the water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the heat and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS



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For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet. This easy one-pan meal is requested so often I even make it when I'm not in a hurry.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Stew

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green peppers, onions and seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 59.7, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17

ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS



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For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 650.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS



Almost Stuffed Peppers image

For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 650.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS



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For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up Jan Roat's stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet. 'This easy one-pan meal is requested so often I even make it when I'm not in a hurry,' notes the active Red Lodge, Montana cook.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 650.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS



Almost Stuffed Peppers image

For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 650.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS



Almost Stuffed Peppers image

For a quick way to enjoy an old favorite, stir up Jan Roat's stuffed green pepper makings in a skillet. 'This easy one-pan meal is requested so often I even make it when I'm not in a hurry,' notes the active Red Lodge, Montana cook.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large green pepper cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Set beef aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 650.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips for Making Almost Stuffed Peppers:

  • Choose the right peppers. Bell peppers are the most common type of pepper used for stuffed peppers, but you can also use poblano or Anaheim peppers. Look for peppers that are firm and have a deep color.
  • Prepare the peppers. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs. You can also roast the peppers before stuffing them to give them a smoky flavor.
  • Choose your favorite filling. There are many different options for fillings, so you can choose one that suits your taste. Some popular options include ground beef, sausage, rice, beans, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Cook the filling. If you are using raw meat or vegetables, you will need to cook them before stuffing the peppers. You can do this in a skillet, in the oven, or in a slow cooker.
  • Stuff the peppers. Once the filling is cooked, stuff it into the pepper halves. You can use a spoon or your hands to do this.
  • Bake the peppers. Once the peppers are stuffed, bake them in a preheated oven until they are tender. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of pepper and the filling you are using.
  • Serve the peppers. Once the peppers are cooked, you can serve them immediately. You can also top them with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Almost stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish. They can be made with a variety of fillings, so you can easily customize them to your taste. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables or meat. Next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give almost stuffed peppers a try.

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