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A quintessential American comfort dish, these vibrant bell peppers are filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and rich tomato sauce. Baked to tender perfection and crowned with a layer of gooey, melted cheese, they offer a complete and satisfying meal in one delicious package.
For 4 servings
Prepare Peppers and Oven
Cook the Beef and Aromatics
Create the Filling
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A quintessential American comfort dish, these vibrant bell peppers are filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and rich tomato sauce. Baked to tender perfection and crowned with a layer of gooey, melted cheese, they offer a complete and satisfying meal in one delicious package.
This american recipe takes 70 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 2286.2 calories per serving with 115.48g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Stuff and Bake (First Stage)
Add Cheese and Finish Baking
Rest and Serve
Replace ground beef with 1.5 cups of cooked lentils, black beans, or a plant-based ground meat substitute. Add 1 cup of chopped mushrooms for extra umami.
Substitute the rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa. If using cauliflower rice, add it raw to the filling mixture.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a finely chopped jalapeño along with the garlic for some heat.
Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage for a different flavor profile.
Bell peppers, especially red ones, are packed with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports immune function and skin health.
This dish offers a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, providing sustained energy and promoting satiety, which can help with weight management.
The cooked tomatoes in the filling are an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant linked to a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases.
A single stuffed pepper in this recipe contains approximately 550-600 calories, depending on the size of the pepper and the fat content of the beef. It's a substantial, well-rounded meal.
Yes, they can be a very healthy and balanced meal. They provide protein from the beef, complex carbs from the rice, and a wealth of vitamins and fiber from the bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. To make it even healthier, you can use lean ground turkey and brown rice.
Absolutely! You can prepare the filling up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge. You can also fully assemble the peppers, cover, and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking. Just add about 10 minutes to the initial covered baking time.
They are a complete meal on their own, but a simple side salad with a vinaigrette, some steamed green beans, or a slice of crusty bread would be excellent accompaniments.
Use a baking dish that fits the peppers snugly to help them support each other. If a pepper is wobbly, you can slice a very thin layer off the bottom to create a flat, stable base.