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Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe featuring vibrant red, yellow, and green bell peppers stuffed with a hearty mixture of ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh parsley, these baked stuffed peppers are a comforting and classic homemade dish.

Easy Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Traditional Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and topped with melted cheese. A classic comfort food recipe passed down through generations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
  • 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For the Sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large pot for blanching
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds
  3. Blanch peppers 3-5 minutes, drain
  4. Brown beef with onions, add garlic
    Sizzling ground beef browning in a skillet with caramelized onions, as freshly minced garlic is added with a wooden spoon. This flavorful beef mixture serves as the hearty filling for the Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe, creating a rich and savory base for this classic comfort food dish.
  5. Mix in rice, tomatoes, sauce, seasonings
    A close-up of a mixing bowl filled with cooked white rice, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of seasonings, including black pepper, paprika, and fresh oregano. A wooden spoon is stirring the mixture, creating the flavorful filling for the Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe, a classic comfort food dish.
  6. Prepare sauce mixture
  7. Fill peppers with beef mixture
  8. Bake covered 35 minutes
  9. Add cheese, bake 10 minutes more
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve

Nutrition

Serving: 275gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3850IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

  • Choose firm peppers that can stand upright
  • Pre-cook rice for best results
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated
  • Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months

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