Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Stuffed Sweet Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 bell peppers; 3 medium onions; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tomatoes (diced); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon sugar substitute; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup rice (uncooked); 1 tablespoon dried basil or 2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 egg; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

8 bell peppers
3 medium onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 tomatoes (diced)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon sugar substitute
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon dried basil or 2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 egg
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

1
Cut the tops off peppers, clean out the seeds and any heavy membranes, and set into 2 (lightly oiled)deep baking dishes.
2
Saute 2 of the onions with the (diced) tops of the peppers in olive oil.
3
Set aside to allow to cool.
4
Saute remaining onion (until translucent) and garlic in olive oil in saucepan (add the garlic in last 3 minutes, so it does not burn).
5
Add the tomato sauce (reserve about 1/4 cup), diced tomato (if no fresh tomato is available, a small can of diced tomato works fine), and sugar.
6
Let sauce simmer gently while stuffing peppers.
7
Slightly beat egg in a medium bowl.
8
Add ground beef, the reserved tomato sauce, rice, sauted peppers/onion mixture, and spices.
9
Mix lightly and fill peppers.
10
Add sauce to baking dish.
11
Bake (covered) at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, putting cheese on top during last 15 minutes of baking time.
12
Serve with a green vegetable or salad.

896

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 bell peppers, 3 medium onions, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Sweet 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 Sweet Bell Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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