Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large bell peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise; 1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, divided; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 8 ounces lean ground beef; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 2 egg whites; 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

3 large bell peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise
1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, finely minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves, divided
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Place steamer basket in large saucepan; add 1 inch water, being careful nto to let water touch bottom of basket.
3
Place bell peppers in basket; cover.
4
Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
5
Steam peppers 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, adding additional water if necessary; drain.
6
Combine tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, 1/4 t oregano, and cumin in small bowl.
7
Set aside.
8
Thoroughly combine beef, rice, egg white, onion, salt and black pepper in large bowl.
9
Stir 1 C of tomato mixture into beef mixture.
10
Spoon filling evenly into pepper halves; place in 13X9 inch baking dish.
11
Cover tightly with foil.
12
Bake 45 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
13
Serve with remaining tomato mixture.

473

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large bell peppers, seeded and cut in half lengthwise, 1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Bell 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.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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