How to Make Easy Stuffed Green Peppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed green peppers are a classic comfort food that’s easy to prepare and always satisfying. This recipe for Easy Stuffed Green Peppers is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it’s a healthy and affordable meal that the whole family will enjoy. With a simple list of ingredients and minimal prep work, these stuffed peppers are perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend meal prep. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is a great ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup uncooked instant rice
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 large green bell peppers
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Brown beef and onion in a large skillet or medium stock pot over medium heat. Drain fat.
  • Add rice, water, diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cut tops off bell peppers and clean out seeds and membrane (you may have to slightly slice the bottom of peppers to make them stand up.) Fill peppers with meat mixture.
  • Place in a casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes. Served topped with spaghetti sauce.
  • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 636mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 138mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1051mg