Stuffed Bell Pepper Cups Recipe

Name: Stuffed Bell Pepper Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium green peppers; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 ounces American cheese; 1 dash salt; 1 dash pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cut of the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds and membrane.
2
Precook the peppers in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes and drain on paper towel.
3
Sprinkle inside of peppers with a little salt or parmesan cheese.
4
Cook the ground beef with the onion until meat is browned.
5
Drain grease.
6
Season with salt and pepper (if desired).
7
Add canned tomatoes, water, uncooked rice and Worcestershire sauce.
8
Cover pan and simmer until rice is tender; about 15 minutes.
9
Stir in the American cheese.
10
Stuff peppers and stand upright in baking dish.
11
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
12
Note: When I make them ahead and refrigerate them, I cook them for 40-45 minutes.

544

kcal

Calories

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium green peppers, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/3 cup chopped onion, 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Bell Pepper Cups 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!

Stuffed Bell Pepper Cups

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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