How to Make Baked Stuffed Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked stuffed peppers are a classic dish that's perfect for a cozy family meal or a gathering with friends. These colorful and flavorful peppers are stuffed with a delicious mixture of meat, rice, and vegetables, then baked until tender and topped with melted cheese. Whether you're craving a comforting and satisfying dinner or looking for a versatile dish to impress your guests, baked stuffed peppers are the perfect option.

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Ingredients

  • 4 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (reserve tops)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • ½ cup long grain white rice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Chop enough reserved green pepper tops to equal 1/4 cup; set aside. Discard remaining tops or use for another purpose.
  • Place hollowed-out green peppers in a microwave-safe dish; cover and cook in microwave until bright green and steaming, about 3 minutes. Set peppers aside.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet with onion and 1/4 cup chopped pepper tops over medium heat until beef is browned, the juices run clear, and the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice, rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir Cheddar cheese into ground beef-rice mixture and spoon mixture into precooked peppers. Set peppers upright in an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and peppers are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    454 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 459mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 105mg
    • Calcium: 273mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 666mg