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

If you're looking for a hearty and comforting dish to warm you up on a cold evening, look no further than Homestyle Stuffed Peppers. This classic recipe is a beloved favorite for good reason – it's simple, flavorful, and satisfying. The combination of tender bell peppers, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce creates a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Stuffed peppers have been a popular dish for decades, and for good reason. Not...

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup leftover cooked white rice
  • ½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peppers and boil until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer peppers to a colander and run under cold water to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir tomato sauce and vinegar together in a bowl.
  • Mix ground beef, cooked rice, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Spoon beef mixture into peppers. Place peppers into a 9x13-inch baking dish with the stuffing facing up. Pour tomato sauce mixture over peppers, then sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting peppers with sauce several times, until beef filling is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    557 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 165mg
    • Sodium: 1510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 110mg
    • Calcium: 172mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1343mg