Kelseys Favorite Classic Stuffed Green Peppers
Classic stuffed green peppers with ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection.
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Discover Kelseys favorite classic stuffed green peppers recipe. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting dinner.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
35m
Rest time
5m
Total time
55m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
35m
Rest time
5m
Total time
55m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 1 piece green bell pepper medium
- 150 g ground beef lean
- 100 g cooked white rice
- 50 g onion diced
- 1 piece garlic clove minced
- 60 ml tomato sauce
- 30 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Cut the top off the green bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes carefully.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Season the beef mixture with salt and ground black pepper.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in cooked white rice and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Stuff the green bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down gently to fill completely.
- Place stuffed pepper upright in a small baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the stuffed pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the pepper is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use fresh green bell peppers that are firm to hold the stuffing well.
- Cook the rice ahead of time to save preparation time.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add herbs like parsley or oregano to the stuffing for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- garden salad
- crusty bread
- steamed vegetables
Enjoy this classic stuffed green peppers recipe as a hearty and comforting meal perfect for any day.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 2
- Sodium (g): 0.3
- Sugar (g): 3
- Fat (g): 7
- Carbohydrates (g): 10
- Protein (g): 10
- Calories: 150
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 3
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