Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bell peppers (any color); 1 cup rice; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 diced onion; 3 diced mushrooms; 1 diced tomato; 1 crushed garlic clove; 12 lb ground beef or 12 lb ground turkey; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 1 cup white cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs

Servings: persons

1
Cut tops off of peppers and remove seeds and pulp.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Brown meat in a pan with onion, mushroom, and garlic, and set aside.
4
Cook one cup of rice (I use easy cook which is 1 cup rice to 2 cups water) and then set aside with the top off so rice can breathe and dry.
5
Heat meat mixture on low and add tomato sauce, tomato, and mixed herbs.
6
When rice is dry enough to not stick to itself, add it to the pan and mix all together.
7
Spoon mixture into hollowed out peppers.
8
Top with grated cheese and place in oven until the cheese is melted and very slightly browned.

2661

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

Carbs

316

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.

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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: 3 bell peppers (any color), 1 cup rice, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 diced onion, and more.

Yes, 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!

Stuffed Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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