Easy Stuffed Green Peppers

Easy Stuffed Green Peppers

These stuffed bell peppers are an easy and delicious way to prepare green peppers as a main dish.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Servings:
6

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

Directions

Step 1
Brown beef and onion in a large skillet or medium stock pot over medium heat. Drain fat.

Step 2
Add rice, water, diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until rice is tender.

Step 3
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 4
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.

Step 5
Place in a casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes. Served topped with spaghetti sauce.

Tips

The peppers may bake longer or shorter depending on how tender you like them.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414
Calories
17g
Fat
40g
Carbs
27g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat6g 30%
Cholesterol76mg 25%
Sodium636mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate40g 14%
Dietary Fiber7g 24%
Total Sugars16g
Protein27g
Vitamin C138mg 688%
Calcium93mg 7%
Iron6mg 36%
Potassium1051mg 22%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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