Best 9 Traditional Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipes

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Traditional stuffed bell peppers are a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed for generations. Originating in Europe, these bell peppers are filled with a mixture of meats, rice, and vegetables, creating a flavor-packed and visually appealing meal. Stuffed bell peppers are a versatile dish that can be tailored to suit any taste preference, making them a great option for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. With countless variations of this classic recipe, cooks can experiment with different ingredients and cooking methods, ensuring that each bite is an explosion of flavor.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL STUFFED PEPPERS



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My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe. They're so filling and easy to prepare. I serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper. -Karen Gentry, Somerset, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large green peppers
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1 cup cooked rice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Place peppers in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; invert on paper towels., In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup tomato sauce, rice, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Spoon into peppers. , Place in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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

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

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 BELL PEPPERS RECIPE



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Stuffed bell peppers are a classic comfort food dish made with rice, ground beef, a few savory seasonings, and topped with tomato sauce. Whip up this easy recipe tonight!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Dinner     Featured     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
1 cup water
6 green bell peppers
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • In a skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until browned.
  • Cut out the tops of the bell peppers. Clean out the seeds and any membranes. Then arrange the peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides face up. (If needed, you can slice off the bottom so they stand upright.)
  • In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, browned beef, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill each bell pepper to the top. In a bowl, mix together the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Pour as a topping over the stuffed peppers.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender. Baste each pepper with sauce every 15 minutes in order to keep it moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 cal

CLASSIC STUFFED PEPPERS



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Warm up from the inside out with these Classic Stuffed Peppers.

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Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c. uncooked rice
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 bell peppers, tops and cores removed
1 c. shredded Monterey jack
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, prepare rice according to package instructions. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Drain fat.
  • Return beef mixture to skillet, then stir in cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Place peppers cut side-up in a 9"-x-13" baking dish and drizzle with oil. Spoon beef mixture into each pepper and top with Monterey jack, then cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake until peppers are tender, about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until cheese is bubbly, 10 minutes more.
  • Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories

TRADITIONAL STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Try using red, yellow, as well as green peppers for a nice presentation. What makes this recipe interesting are the spices--chili pepper and a hint of ground cloves. Sounds strange, but it's delicious.

Provided by mammamia 2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 bell peppers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 bell peppers, depending on size of pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 -2 minced garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, scant
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers. With sharp knife, remove white membrane inside peppers. Wash and pat dry.
  • Arrange peppers in baking pan. If one is uneven, slice a bit off the bottom to allow it to stand freely.
  • Brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
  • Add seasonings, tomatoes, and rice. Blend well. If too soupy, cook until some juice is cooked off.
  • Stuff peppers.
  • Bake 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 542.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 25.1

EASY STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by heather3404

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 1/2 peppers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bell peppers
2 lbs ground beef (approximately 2- 2 1/2 lbs)
1/2 medium sweet onion (1/2 -1 onion is fine)
1 cup uncooked rice (I used white rice)
3 (10 3/4 ounce) cans campbell's tomato soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can water (from used soup can)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut and clean 3 bell peppers length wise from stem to butt. Remove seeds and stem and set aside.
  • Mix ground beef, onion, rice, and 1 can of tomato in large glass bowl. Season as desired with salt, pepper, garlic, etc --.
  • Pour 1 can of tomato soup into a deep baking pan and add 1 can of water. Mix together.
  • Fill each pepper 1/2 with ground beef until all the peppers are full and meat mixture is gone. Place each stuffed pepper into pan. Use 1 can of tomato soup to top each pepper.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 450 degrees for approximately 1 hour or until peppers are soft.
  • ****You can also add cheese or other toppings to the top of the peppers. In addition, if you don't have rice you can use Ritz crackers. Some people like to add an egg to the meat mixture to help the meat stick together. I like to serve these with a side or rice or mashed potatoes. They are even good with noodles. Quick, easy, and very yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 588.6, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 14.1, Protein 5.2

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 bell peppers that are firm and have smooth, brightly colored skin.
  • Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and ribs.
  • Blanch the bell peppers in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften them.
  • Use a variety of fillings to stuff the bell peppers, such as ground beef, pork, or turkey, rice, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Season the filling with your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Bake the stuffed bell peppers in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-45 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Serve the stuffed bell peppers with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, marinara sauce, or enchilada sauce.

Conclusion:

Stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a variety of fillings and sauces to choose from, there is a stuffed bell pepper recipe to suit everyone's taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give stuffed bell peppers a try!

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