For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or crumbled tofu. Add a touch of heat by incorporating a pinch of red pepper flakes into the meat mixture. To prevent the peppers from tipping over in the casserole dish, nestle them closely together or use ramekins to support them.
Easy Stuffed Green Peppers
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS463
Embark on a culinary journey with these vibrant stuffed green bell peppers, a symphony of savory flavors that transform a simple vegetable into a comforting and satisfying centerpiece. The hearty filling, infused with aromatic herbs and rich tomato goodness, creates a delightful harmony that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate40 g
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Cholesterol76 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium636 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon. (Approx. 8-10 minutes). Drain off any excess fat.
02 Step
Recipe View Stir in the rice, water, diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook, covered, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. (Approx. 15-20 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
04 Step
Recipe View Carefully cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. If necessary, trim a small slice from the bottom of each pepper to help them stand upright.
05 Step
Recipe View Spoon the meat mixture into the prepared bell peppers, packing it gently. Place the stuffed peppers in a casserole dish.
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and slightly softened. (Approx. 20-25 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Serve hot, topped with your favorite spaghetti sauce. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
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Nella Marvin
Jun 29, 2025I like to use a combination of ground beef and ground Italian sausage for extra flavor.
Federico Bergnaum
May 14, 2025I used brown rice instead of instant rice and it worked perfectly. I just had to adjust the cooking time.
Fernando Krajcik
Oct 15, 2024The peppers came out perfectly tender. I will definitely make this again!
Yazmin Beer
Jan 14, 2024I found that the filling was a little bland, so I added some garlic powder and onion powder. It made a big difference!
Joelle Leannon
Aug 1, 2023I added some diced mushrooms to the filling and it was a great addition!
Flo Hammes
May 9, 2023Next time I'll try baking them on a bed of tomato sauce to prevent the bottoms from burning.
Elroy Wunsch
Apr 5, 2023This recipe was so easy to follow and the stuffed peppers were delicious! My family loved them.
Desmond Hartmann
Feb 20, 2023These are a weeknight staple at my house now. So simple and satisfying!