Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole Bell Peppers (I Like Red, Green, Orange And Even Yellow); 1 pound Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey; 1 cup Cooked Rice (Use Whole Grain, Not The Instant Stuff); 2 cups Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces; 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Egg; 1 can Tomato Sauce (12 Oz. Can); Salt And Pepper; 1/2 cups Ketchup; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard

Servings: persons

6 whole Bell Peppers (I Like Red, Green, Orange And Even Yellow)
1 pound Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey
1 cup Cooked Rice (Use Whole Grain, Not The Instant Stuff)
2 cups Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces
1/2 cups Onion, Chopped
1 whole Egg
1 can Tomato Sauce (12 Oz. Can)
Salt And Pepper
1/2 cups Ketchup
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cut open the top of each bell pepper and clean out the insides.
3
Rinse the inside of the peppers and set aside to dry.
4
In a medium sized bowl combine the ground beef or turkey with the cooked rice, bread, chopped onion, egg, tomato sauce and some salt and pepper until well combined.
5
Stuff meat sauce into each pepper leaving about 1/4 to 1/2 clearance on top for the sauce.
6
Place the peppers into a baking dish in an upright position.
7
In a small bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar and ground mustard until well mixed.
8
Spoon mixture on top of all the peppers and spread evenly.
9
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until meat is browned (and reaches internal temperature of 160 degrees for ground beef, 165 degrees for ground turkey) and peppers are soft.
10
Enjoy!

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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

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: 6 whole Bell Peppers (I Like Red, Green, Orange And Even Yellow), 1 pound Ground Beef Or Ground Turkey, 1 cup Cooked Rice (Use Whole Grain, Not The Instant Stuff), 2 cups Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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