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

Stuffed green peppers are a classic comfort food that brings back memories of home-cooked meals and family gatherings. They are a versatile dish that can be customized to fit any taste preferences, making them a go-to recipe for many home cooks. Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers recipe takes this beloved dish to a whole new level, with a combination of flavorful ingredients that are sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 3 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place green bell peppers in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove peppers from the water and set aside in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain. Return to heat and mix in onion, cooked rice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour in tomato sauce and mix thoroughly. Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon the meat mixture onto each half of the green peppers. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until mixture begins to turn golden brown.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    465 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 675mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 72mg
    • Calcium: 336mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 736mg