Best 16 Stuffed Green Peppers Easy Recipes

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Are you searching for a mouthwatering and satisfying meal that combines vibrant flavors and textures? Stuffed green peppers are a delightful dish that offers a perfect blend of savory fillings, tender bell peppers, and rich sauces. With their easy preparation and customizable ingredients, stuffed green peppers are a versatile dish that can cater to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delectable stuffed green pepper dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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SIMPLE AND EASY STUFFED PEPPERS



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These beefy and cheesy peppers are easy and delicious!

Provided by CHEFDADDYO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ pounds ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups chicken broth
6 red bell peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the ground beef, and cook until brown and crumbly. Pour off excess grease, then stir in garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Cook and stir until the onions soften just a bit, about 3 minutes. Stir the cheese into the mixture, and set aside.
  • Cut the tops off of the peppers, and remove the veins and seeds. Fill each pepper with the ground beef mixture and pour in some of the chicken broth. Place into the cups of a muffin tin, and replace the tops.
  • Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 291.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SIMPLE STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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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

8 medium green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups cooked rice

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.

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EASY STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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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

4 green peppers
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup white rice, cooked
1 cup brown rice, cooked
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

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 I



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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

6 green bell peppers
salt to taste
1 pound ground beef
⅓ cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup uncooked rice
½ cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
water as needed

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

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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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

6 medium green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 pound ground beef
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
One 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

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



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The best stuffed green peppers ever.

Provided by Ali Milligan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 green peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ cups cooked rice
⅓ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook green bell peppers in the boiling water until soft, 5 to 8 minutes; drain.
  • Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks, until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease. Transfer beef to a large bowl.
  • Stir rice, celery, onion, and about half the tomato sauce with the ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Stuff cooked green peppers with the ground beef mixture.
  • Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Pour enough water into the baking dish to about 1-inch deep. Pour remainder of tomato sauce over the peppers.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 809.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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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

6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, diced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium green peppers
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup instant rice, cooked
1 teaspoon dried basil

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.

CLASSIC STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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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

6 medium green peppers
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

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.

MY FAVORITE STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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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

2 ½ cups water
1 cup brown rice
1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
6 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese

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

MOM'S BEST STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS



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Another Slovak favorite, this is one of my Mom's great recipes. Again, uses condensed tomato soup (see my Velveeta Mac and Cheese for another way tomato soup compliments a recipe). So good, it rivals Stouffer's frozen in the store. Compare them for yourself!

Provided by Kachup

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 medium green peppers
1 lb ground beef, uncooked
1 cup cooked rice (Minute Rice works well)
1 (10 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
3/4 cup water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons diced onions
2 teaspoons seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Slice tops horizontally off of 4 large or 5 medium-sized green peppers. Cut out the seeds and membrane from inside each pepper and rinse with water. Arrange in baking dish.
  • Prepare 1 cup of rice per package instructions. When done, allow rice to cool slightly (the cooler the rice, the easier to handle).
  • In mixing bowl, break up raw ground beef. Add garlic, onion, and seasoned salt. Crack 2 eggs into mixture. Add the cooled rice and mix all together using hands in a mixing bowl (as if you were making a meatloaf or burger patties).
  • Once mixture is combined, fill each green pepper to the top (Note: If there is any mixture left over, you can shape into meatballs for a pasta dinner).
  • In a small bowl, empty contents of tomato soup can. Add 3/4 cup of water. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to cut the acidity of the tomato soup. Stir to combine, then pour over green peppers in baking dish.
  • Place baking dish in oven, uncovered, for 70 to 90 minutes at 350 degrees. Check beef mixture in peppers near the end of cooking time to make sure beef is cooked thoroughly.
  • Remove from oven. Spoon tomato mixture over top of green peppers and serve.

QUICK & EASY STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS



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My mother used to make this for me when I was young and I still like it. She doesn't have a recipe so I had to create it from her notes.

Provided by Pudgie Dog

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 Stuffed Peppers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked rice
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 green peppers
12 ounces vegetable juice
1/4 cup catsup
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the green peppers in half, top to bottom, and clean out the seeds and core.
  • Pre-cook the peppers about 1/2 way done. I used the microwave about 4-5 minutes. Set them aside.
  • Dice the onions and saute until translucent.
  • Add the ground beef, salt and pepper to taste, and cook until done.
  • Add the diced tomatoes with the juice to the ground beef mixture and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground beef mixture, and the rice together.
  • Add about 3/4 of the the can of V8 juice, and the Catsup with the mixture.
  • Taste test the mixture and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stuff each of the Green Pepper halves with the ground beef/Rice mixture.
  • Add the remaining mixture to the bottom of the casserole dish and push each of the stuffed Green Peppers in the casserole.
  • Pour the remaining V8 juice over the Stuffed Green Peppers and rice mixture.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 Minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 705.8, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 13.5, Protein 27.1

GROUND BEEF STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS



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Green peppers stuffed with Lean ground beef, onions and Celery. Tip: You can blanch the peppers in boiling water for 3 min and freeze them for later use.

Provided by Cindy Hartlin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large green bell peppers
5 cups water, Boiling, Salted
1 lb lean beef, Ground
1/4 cup onion, Chopped, 1 small
1/2 cup celery, Chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup instant rice, Uncooked
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut each bell pepper lengthwise in half.
  • Wash the insides and outsides of the peppers after removing the seeds and membranes.
  • Cook the peppers in the boiling salted water for 5 minutes then drain and set aside. Cook and stir the meat, onion and celery in a large skillet until the meat is brown.
  • Drain off the excess fat. Stir in half of the tomato sauce and the remaining ingredients, heat to boiling then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Place the peppers, cut sides up, in an ungreased baking pan 9 X 9 X 2 or 8 X 8 X 2-inches.
  • Spoon the meat filling into each of the pepper half evenly and then cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes then uncover and top with the remaining tomato sauce and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 79.4, Sodium 1011.8, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 24.7

STUFFED PEPPERS



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Hundreds of satisfied home cooks agree: this stuffed peppers recipe is a winner. It's been proudly served at dinner tables across America ever since it first appeared in the Betty Crocker™ cookbook. And it's no wonder why-even picky eaters love stuffed peppers (hint: they taste like cheeseburgers).

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large bell peppers (any color)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers. If necessary, cut thin slice from bottom of each pepper so they stand up straight. In 4-quart Dutch oven, add enough water to cover peppers. Heat to boiling; add peppers. Cook about 2 minutes; drain.
  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in rice, salt, garlic and 1 cup of the tomato sauce; cook until hot.
  • Stuff peppers with beef mixture. Stand peppers upright in ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
  • Cover tightly with foil. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

STUFFED GREEN PEPPER



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My family especially enjoys this dish in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, they always ask me to make it for them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, diced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium green peppers
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup instant rice, cooked
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the 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 of green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers. , Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until beef is cooked and peppers are tender.

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.

DI'S STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS



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This is an easy recipe to make and will also freeze well. For lunch I just cut up the stuffed pepper and mix in some corn before I reheat.

Provided by Dianne Miko

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (reserve tops)
salt to taste
1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and liquid reserved
½ cup long-grain white rice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Chop reserved green bell pepper tops and measure out 1/4 cup.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook whole green bell peppers until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and season inside of bell peppers with a little salt.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, garlic, and reserved 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper in the hot skillet until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir canned tomatoes and liquid, rice, 1/2 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, hot sauce, and black pepper into ground beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Stir 3/4 the mozzarella cheese and 3/4 the tomato sauce into ground beef-rice mixture. Stuff bell peppers with ground beef-rice mixture; top each with remaining mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 869.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO



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My husband likes stuffed peppers, but my original recipe made too many servings. I cut it down to accommodate just the two of us. It helps to use a small casserole dish so the peppers won't tip over while they bake. For color, I serve steamed carrots to round out the meal perfectly. -Elaine Carpenter, Horseshoe Bay, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium green peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/4 cup uncooked instant rice
3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a bowl, combine beef, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, rice, 2 tablespoons cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Stuff the peppers; place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender. , Sprinkle with remaining cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 1277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Look for large, firm green bell peppers with smooth skin and no blemishes.
  • Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers well and pat them dry.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time and help the rice absorb more flavor.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Get creative with your fillings! You can use ground beef, turkey, pork, or lamb. You can also add vegetables, beans, and cheese.
  • Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices to your filling. This will help it taste delicious.
  • Stuff the peppers tightly: The filling should be packed tightly into the peppers so that they don't fall apart when you cook them.
  • Bake the peppers until they are tender: The peppers should be cooked until they are soft and the filling is cooked through.
  • Serve the peppers hot: Stuffed green peppers are best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish them with fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Stuffed green peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give stuffed green peppers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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