Zesty Stuffed Green Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Zesty Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce; 4 large green peppers; 1 lb ground beef; 3/4 cup uncooked basmati rice; 3/4 cup salsa; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 roma tomatoes; 1 cup water, divided; 1/2 cup grated cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
4 large green peppers
1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup uncooked basmati rice
3/4 cup salsa
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 roma tomatoes
1 cup water, divided
1/2 cup grated cheese

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3
Add the hot pepper sauce and peppers, bring to a boil again and cook for 5 minutes.
4
When cooked, drain and place in an 8x8inch casserole with high sides.
5
Brown ground meat in skillet, adding rice, salsa, cumin, onion powder, salt and pepper half way through browning. Simmer for about 10 mins, adding water as needed to keep things moist.
6
Cut tomatoes in quarters, lengthwise.
7
Stuff peppers first with tomatoes, arranging them so they nestle in the ribs inside of the peppers.
8
Stuff each pepper with meat mix, pour 1/4 cup of water into each pepper.
9
Bake peppers covered for 25-30 minutes.
10
Top with grated cheese and bake 5 minutes more.
11
You can substitute tomato juice for the water.

529

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce, 4 large green peppers, 1 lb ground beef, 3/4 cup uncooked basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Zesty Stuffed Green 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!

Zesty Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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