The classic combination of green bell peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of rice and ground beef is a delectable dish that has captivated taste buds for generations. This culinary delight, known as "Ryan's Stuffed Green Peppers," has become a cherished tradition in many households, passed down from one generation to the next. As you embark on a culinary journey to create this timeless dish, this comprehensive guide will provide you with expert tips, step-by-step instructions, and a selection of the finest recipes that are guaranteed to tantalize your palate. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, this article will equip you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft a masterpiece that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
These are super classic and so simple to make. Use leftover rice or thawed frozen rice. For an easy variation, try shredded fontina or Gruyere cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add about 2 inches of water to a large pot fitted with a steamer insert, and bring to a high simmer. Arrange the peppers in the steamer, cover the pot and cook, rotating the peppers as needed, until they are very tender and pliable, about 25 minutes. Remove the peppers with a slotted spoon, and drain upside-down on paper towels.
- Put the oil, onions and a pinch of salt in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the beef, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper, and cook, stirring and breaking the beef up, until browned and mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Let cool in the skillet for at least 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, add the rice, parsley, 1 cup of the mozzarella, breadcrumbs, eggs and Worcestershire and mix to combine.
- Stand the peppers up in a 9-by-13 inch baking dish. If they fall over, cut away a little of the bottoms (without cutting through the pepper) to make a flat surface.
- Generously fill and pack the peppers with the meat-rice mixture. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add just enough water to the pan to cover the bottom to help steam the peppers. Loosely cover with foil, and bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake for 10 minutes more.
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS I
Here's a delicious stuffed pepper recipe that's easy to make. Each green bell pepper contains ground beef, onion, tomatoes, rice and cheese, and is cooked in tomato soup.
Provided by Suzanne M. Munson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.
- Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 970.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
RYAN'S STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
Ryan's recipe.
Provided by Denton Giovenco
Categories Everyday Cooking
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir rice into boiling water, cover saucepan with a lid, and remove saucepan entirely from heat. Let rice and water sit undisturbed until the rice is tender and the water absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Mix rice, ground beef, barbeque sauce, ketchup, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a mixing bowl.
- Put 2 slices bacon into the cavity of each bell pepper so that the centers of each slice form a cross at the bottom and the strips run up the insides of the peppers. Fill the pepper with the ground beef mixture to the top and fold the ends of the bacon strips over the top of the beef filling. Arrange peppers into a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until beef filling is hot and grey in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 117.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1226.3 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
Savory and delightfully easy-to-make stuffed green peppers are a great healthy option for lunch or dinner! Simply stuff tender green bell peppers with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, cover them with tomato sauce, and bake until golden!
Provided by Angela
Categories Dinner Recipes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Over high heat, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Drop the peppers in the boiling water and allow them to cook for 5 minutes. Use tongs to remove the peppers. Salt the inside of each bell pepper with a ¼ teaspoon of salt, or to taste, then set them aside for later.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef with the chopped onions for 5-6 minutes. Drain off the excess fat and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Next, add the canned tomatoes, rice, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine then cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat, then stir in the cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a spoon to scoop an equal amount of the ground beef and rice mixture into each bell pepper. Place the bell peppers on a baking dish with the open side up.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomato soup with a small amount of water - Just enough to make it a gravy consistency. Pour the sauce over each of the peppers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-35 minutes. The peppers should be heated through and the cheese should be melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 14 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
Very easy and exceptionally good. My hubby is a chef and he absolutely loves these. UPDATED: After review about cooking time, adjusted the cooking time below and made them again. Perfect.
Provided by KadesMom
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut off tops of peppers and cut in half, lengthwise.
- Put peppers in saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ground beef, onions and garlic until browned.
- Drain.
- Add rice (2 cups prepared), tomato sauce and seasonings and cook on low until heated through.
- Place green peppers in a casserole dish and spoon filling into peppers.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes loosely covered by tinfoil.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake another 5-10 minutes until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 742.2, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 24.5
STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
My family always asks me to make this dish for them, especially in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law. -Helen Englehart, Maplewood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cut tops off the green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a bowl, combine ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper; mix well. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers. , Cover and simmer until beef is cooked and peppers are tender, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
VEGETARIAN STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
When I was little, my family often ate meat-stuffed peppers. This veggie alternative came from my imagination.
Provided by GWILYN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes Vegetarian
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Combine cooked rice with black beans and chili powder. Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice and bean mixture into the bottoms of the peppers. Lay a slice of cheese on top and repeat 3 more times, ending with cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven until peppers soften, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Slice peppers in half, top with tomato sauce and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.5 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 1199.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
MY FAVORITE STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
Green peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and onion, seasoned with fresh garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, and held together with tomato sauce are topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and baked.
Provided by MY3BOYS3711
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle olive oil in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Fill a separate saucepan with water and bring to a boil; add green bell peppers and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl of ice water until peppers are cooled. Arrange peppers in the prepared casserole dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Return skillet to heat; mix onion and cooked rice into ground beef. Pour tomato sauce into ground beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Mix garlic, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into ground beef mixture. Simmer until flavors have combined, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons ground beef mixture into each bell pepper half. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each filled pepper. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake until cheese is bubbling and melted, about 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 673.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
CLASSIC STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
My family grows 200 acres of green peppers. We think one of the best way to enjoy this fresh vegetable is in the classic recipe.-Karnemaat Farms, Marlene Karnemaat, Fremont, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; invert onto paper towels. , In a large bowl, combine the beef, rice, onion, celery, tomato, garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon into peppers. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine soup and basil; spoon over peppers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SIMPLE STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS
We always have a lot of extra peppers in the garden. So I prepare a bunch of these stuffed peppers, then freeze them for baking later. That way, we can enjoy them year-round. They're always a treat, no matter how often I serve them!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In boiling salted water, cook peppers for 3-5 minutes. Remove and set aside. In a skillet, cook beef, onion and is tender. Drain any fat. Add seasonings and soup; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in rice. Fill peppers; place in a shallow baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
LAURIE'S STUFFED PEPPERS
Sweet green peppers stuffed with tomatoes, onion, hamburger, sausage, jalapenos, and rice. Easy and delicious.
Provided by LASELF
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, beef, and onion until sausage and beef are evenly brown and onion is tender. Season with garlic salt. Drain grease. Mix in 2 cans diced tomatoes and 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Prepare the rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, retaining stems, and remove seeds. Arrange pepper halves in a baking dish, and fill each with about 1/3 cup rice. Top with equal amounts of the meat mixture. Pour remaining meat mixture and remaining 2 cans diced tomatoes around the peppers in the dish.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly. Top evenly with cheese, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.6 calories, Carbohydrate 104.8 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 837.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS
When our garden is brimming with fresh green peppers this is a favorite way to fix them. These are very good.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds.
- Drop in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Drain, rinse in cold water.
- In a bowl, combine the next 8 ingredients.
- Spoon into peppers.
- Put in a greased 13x9-inch pan.
- Mix soup and basil.
- Spoon over peppers.
- Cover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 828.2, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 9, Protein 24.2
ALMOST STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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.
RICE-STUFFED PEPPERS
Mother used to fix this wonderful, easy dish when we had company. She was from a family of fantastic Cajun cooks, so our food was always well-seasoned. In Louisiana, rice is part of many meals. The cheese sauce sets these stuffed peppers apart from any others I've tried. -Lisa Easley, Longview, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, chopped green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Stir in rice; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. , Remove tops and seeds from the peppers; cut in half widthwise. Place in a large pan of boiling water; boil for 4 minutes. , Drain peppers and stuff with meat mixture. Place remaining meat mixture in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with stuffed peppers, pressing down gently. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. In a saucepan, heat sauce ingredients until cheese is melted. Serve over peppers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right peppers: Look for large, firm green bell peppers with smooth skin. Avoid peppers with bruises or blemishes.
- Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to stuffing green peppers. Some popular fillings include rice, ground beef, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
- Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs and spices to flavor the filling. This will help to create a delicious and flavorful dish.
- Cook the peppers until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of filling you are using. However, the peppers should be cooked until they are soft and tender.
- Serve the peppers immediately: Stuffed green peppers are best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish them with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese.
Conclusion:
Stuffed green peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this classic dish at home. Whether you choose to stuff your peppers with rice, ground beef, sausage, or vegetables, you are sure to enjoy this hearty and flavorful meal. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy green peppers, give stuffed green peppers a try.
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