STUFFED GREEN PEPPER CUPS

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"You can make this delicious main dish from start to finish in about half an hour," notes Merrill Powers of Spearville, Kansas. "I like the way the garden-fresh peppers keep their bright green color and crunchy texture."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
4 medium green peppers

Steps:

  • Crumble beef into a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl; add the onion. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, water, 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes. Stir in rice; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove tops and seeds from peppers; cut in half lengthwise. Stuff with meat mixture; place in an ungreased microwave-safe shallow 3-qt. or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over peppers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until peppers are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Aayan Tamboli
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These stuffed pepper cups are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and filling.


Kamran Janii220
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I've never been a fan of stuffed peppers, but these cups are a game-changer. They're so much easier to eat, and the filling is amazing.


Osama Abbasi
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook green peppers, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The stuffed pepper cups are delicious and easy to make.


Luka Dia
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These stuffed pepper cups are a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into my diet.


Md. Kamal
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of rice, vegetables, and even meat to make these stuffed pepper cups.


Waris Khan
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These stuffed pepper cups are a great party appetizer. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they're always a hit with guests.


Emmanuel Kenechukwu
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I made these stuffed pepper cups for my family, and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Abdul Wadut
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These stuffed pepper cups are a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. I always have them on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Stephanie Faile
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I'm not a huge fan of green peppers, but these stuffed pepper cups changed my mind! The filling was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating them.


The J Sibs
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peppers are always tender and flavorful, and the filling is a perfect balance of savory and sweet.


Saran Gurung
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These stuffed green pepper cups were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.