Western Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Western Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 3/4 cups water; 1 tablespoon cumin; 3 cups cooked rice (instant); 4 medium green peppers; 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 lbs monterey jack cheese; 1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon cumin
3 cups cooked rice (instant)
4 medium green peppers
1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs cheddar cheese or 1 1/2 lbs monterey jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies

1
In a large kettle, cook beef, green pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper until beef is browned; drain. Add Ro-Tel, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and cumin.
2
Simmer uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in rice; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
3
Remove tops and seeds from the peppers; cut in halves lengthwise. Place in a large pot of boiling water; boil for 4 minutes. Drain peppers and stuff with meat mixture. Place any remaining meat mixture in an ungreased 9x13x2 inch baking dish; top with stuffed peppers, pressing down gently.
4
Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
5
In a saucepan, heat remaining Ro-Tel and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Serve over peppers.

1371

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

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.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small green pepper, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Western 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.

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Western Stuffed Bell Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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