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

Di's Stuffed Green Peppers are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with friends. These peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and a variety of vegetables, all topped off with melted cheese for the perfect finishing touch. Whether you are looking for a hearty meal that will please everyone at the table or simply want to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 6 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed (reserve tops)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and liquid reserved
  • ½ cup long-grain white rice
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®) (Optional)
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 peppers

  • Chop reserved green bell pepper tops. Measure out 1/4 cup and set aside.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook whole green bell peppers in boiling water until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and lightly season inside of bell peppers with salt. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, reserved 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir canned tomatoes and liquid, rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, hot sauce, and black pepper into ground beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer until rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Stir 3/4 of the mozzarella cheese and 3/4 of the tomato sauce into ground beef-rice mixture. Stuff bell peppers with ground beef-rice mixture; top each with remaining mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Arrange peppers in a baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 870mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 107mg
    • Calcium: 204mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 695mg