How to Make Ali's Stuffed Green Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed green peppers are a classic comfort food that never fails to satisfy. The combination of creamy cheese, flavorful ground beef, and tender bell peppers creates a savory and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. Today, we are sharing a beloved family recipe for Ali's Stuffed Green Peppers that has been passed down for generations.

These stuffed green peppers are a labor of love, but the end result is well worth the effort. The peppers are filled with a delicious mixture ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 stuffed peppers

  • 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

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 809mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 101mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 666mg