Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Lean Ground Beef; 4 large Bell Peppers; 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Milk (about); 1 to 2 Eggs; 1/2 diced sweet onion.cooked.; 3 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1/2 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese; 2 Each: salt.pepper.onion powder.garlic powder.cayenne pepper; 4 piece Crumbled Cooked Bacon; 1/4 cup Cooked White Rice (or more if you prefer); 1 cup Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce or any Spaghetti Sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb Lean Ground Beef
4 large Bell Peppers
1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Milk (about)
1 to 2 Eggs
1/2 diced sweet onion.cooked.
3 tbsp Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
2 Each: salt.pepper.onion powder.garlic powder.cayenne pepper
4 piece Crumbled Cooked Bacon
1/4 cup Cooked White Rice (or more if you prefer)
1 cup Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce or any Spaghetti Sauce

1
Preheat Oven to 375F
2
Cut just the tops off of your bell peppers.
3
Hollow out peppers and get rid of any seeds.
4
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl EXCEPT for Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce.
5
Reserve some of your cheese...
6
Pour Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce in the bottom of a deep glass baking dish.
7
Reserve a few tablespoons of the sauce.
8
Pack your peppers with meatloaf mixture.
9
Top with a few tablespoons of sauce then sprinkle reserved Cheese on top.
10
Make sure your peppers are sturdy in your baking dish.
11
COVER with foil and bake at 375F for 1 hour or until inner temperature reaches 170-175 with a meat thermometer.
12
Drizzle extra sauce from the bottom of your dish if you desire.Enjoy!
13
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1181

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Lean Ground Beef, 4 large Bell Peppers, 1/2 cup Italian Breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Milk (about), and more.

Yes, Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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