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Easy Classic Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Easy Classic Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Enjoy a delightful Easy Classic Stuffed Peppers Recipe, featuring vibrant stuffed peppers with a hearty filling that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 376
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces large green bell peppers or about 5 small ones
  • 15 ounce canned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup cooked brown or white rice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. Place the peppers in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, just until the peppers are slightly soft. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat the ground beef and onion and cook until no pink remains. Drain.
  3. Add the salt, pepper, rice, garlic powder, and half of the tomato sauce. Stir well and spoon into the peppers.
  4. Top with the other half of the tomato sauce.
  5. Bake in an ungreased dish at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSodium: 257mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

For added flavor, you can incorporate different proteins or spices to tailor the dish to your preference.

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