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Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers

Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 55 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Grains

    • 💧 2 cups water
    • 🍚 1 cup uncooked white rice

  • Vegetables

    • 3 large green bell peppers, halved and seeded
    • 🧅 1 onion, diced

  • Meat

    • 🥩 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 🧄 Garlic powder to taste
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste

  • Canned Goods

    • 🥫 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese

STEPS

1

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

2

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

3

Place green bell peppers in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove peppers from the water and set aside in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

4

In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain. Return to heat and mix in onion, cooked rice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in tomato sauce and mix thoroughly. Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

5

Spoon the meat mixture onto each half of the green bell peppers. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until mixture begins to turn golden brown.

6

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

465

Calories

  • 35
    Protein
  • 35
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 Try using ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to beef.You can substitute other types of shredded cheese, such as cheddar, if mozzarella is unavailable.Prepare the stuffed peppers ahead of time and bake just before serving for easier meal prep.Serve with corn or homemade mashed potatoes for a complete and hearty meal.To save time, consider using pre-cooked rice or frozen diced onions.