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Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

Delicious stuffed green peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 green bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef, cooked rice, tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stuff each green pepper with the beef mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with cheese if using, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Peppers
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