No Bake Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: No Bake Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium green peppers; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3/4 lb ground beef; 1 small chopped onion; 2 1/2 cups Minute Rice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese; 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

1
Cut peppers cut in half lengthwise, remove and discard stem ends and seeds.
2
Parboil in boiling salted water for 10 minutes drain and set aside.
3
In a small sauce pan add tomato sauce, sugar and basil, and set aside.
4
Brown ground been and onion well in a large skillet.
5
Stir in 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of rice, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
6
Cover and simmer 5 minutes, stir in cheese.
7
Spoon meat mixture into peppers, place in the skillet and pour remaining sauce around peppers cover and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Meanwhile bring water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and butter to boil stir in remaining rice remove from heat, let stand for 5 minute.
9
Serve peppers with rice on top of peppers with sauce and additional grated cheese if desired.

741

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium green peppers, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon basil, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, No Bake 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.

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No Bake Stuffed Peppers

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