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Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers

Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce

    • 5 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided

  • Binders

    • 🥚 3 eggs, beaten
    • 1 ¼ cups instant rice

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ¼ cup finely chopped onion
    • 6 red bell peppers

  • Flavorings

    • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • Protein

    • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • Cheese

    • 6 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; add bell peppers and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

3

Combine 3 cups spaghetti sauce, eggs, rice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Crumble in ground beef; stir until thoroughly combined.

4

Place peppers in a large baking dish, top-sides up; fill with beef mixture. Pour remaining 2 cups spaghetti sauce over peppers. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, filling is set, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into middle of peppers reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 55 to 60 minutes. Top each pepper with 1 tablespoon cheese.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

595

Calories

  • 35
    Protein
  • 53
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 Save time by pre-softening the peppers in the microwave instead of boiling.For a smoky flavor, roast the peppers lightly before stuffing.Use whole grain rice for added fiber.Add shredded zucchini or spinach to the filling for extra vegetables.