Homestyle Stuffed Peppers

Homestyle Stuffed Peppers
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    477

Savor the comforting embrace of this timeless classic! Tender bell peppers cradle a savory blend of seasoned ground beef and fluffy rice, all bathed in a zesty tomato sauce. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a cozy family dinner.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Cholesterol
    165 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    43 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1510 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients (5 mins). Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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Recipe View 5 mins Blanch Peppers: Add peppers to boiling water and cook until slightly softened (4-5 mins). Transfer peppers to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

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Recipe View 10 mins Combine Filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix ground beef, cooked rice, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely chopped onion, lightly beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper (10 mins).

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) (5 mins).

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Recipe View 10 mins Stuff Peppers: Spoon the ground beef mixture generously into each bell pepper (10 mins).

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Recipe View 2 mins Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish (2 mins).

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Recipe View 2 mins Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce and white vinegar, stirring well (2 mins). Pour this sauce evenly over the stuffed peppers.

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Recipe View 1 mins Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over the top of the peppers (1 min).

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Recipe View 1 hrs 20 mins Bake: Bake in the preheated oven, basting the peppers with the sauce several times during cooking, until the beef filling is fully cooked and no longer pink inside (1 hour 20 mins). An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

For a richer flavor, brown the ground beef in a skillet before mixing it with the other filling ingredients.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling for a touch of heat.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
For a vegetarian option, use lentils or quinoa in place of the meat.
These stuffed peppers are delicious served with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 159 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Ethan Cassin

    I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it worked perfectly.

  • Cristina Kuvalis

    I added some chopped mushrooms to the filling, and it was even better!

  • Noelia Prohaska

    These are even better the next day!

  • Antonia Schmeler

    This recipe is a keeper! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make.

  • Una Weimann

    The tangy tomato sauce really makes this dish special.

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