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Stuffed peppers are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy school nights. They are filling, comforting, and can be made ahead of time for an easy weeknight dinner. | Gathered In The Kitchen

Mom's Classic Stuffed Peppers with Rice

Stephanie | Gathered In The Kitchen
Classic stuffed peppers with rice and ground beef, parboiled for tender peppers and baked in the oven with a flavorful meat and rice filling. This comforting, make-ahead friendly dinner is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 673 kcal

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Meat Mixture

  • Brown 1lb of ground beef. I use 90% lean ground beef. Season with chili powder and crushed red pepper flakes
  • Add 1 whole can of stewed tomatoes. Using kitchen scissors, cut up the stewed tomatoes into small pieces.
  • Add 1/2 of a can of tomato sauce and stir
  • Cook white rice according to the package instructions.
  • Add about 1 cup of cooked rice to the meat mixture and stir

Par Boil The Green Bell Peppers

  • Cut off the stems of the green bell peppers and scoop out the insides
  • Bring a large stock pot of water to boil. Place the bell peppers in the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Remove and drain out excess water.

Fill The Peppers

  • Pour 1/4 of the remaining can of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Use a spoon and spread the sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish
  • Grate about 1 cup of cheddar cheese
  • Add about 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese to the meat mixture and stir to incorporate
  • Place the par boiled green bell peppers into the baking dish and fill with the meat mixture. Spoon the remaining meat mixture (if any) around the base of bell peppers in the tomato sauce
  • Top each pepper with a generous amount of cheese
  • Top each cheesy pepper with a couple of shakes of the Bac'n Pieces
  • Drizzle the remaining 1/4 can of tomato sauce all over the top of the peppers

Bake

  • Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes ... or until the cheese is gooey and melty!

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Nutrition

Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1662mgPotassium: 1612mgFiber: 12gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5944IUVitamin C: 116mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 9mg
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