Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers
A nostalgic, hearty meal made with ground beef, rice, and aromatic seasonings, baked inside bell peppers for a comforting family dinner. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is versatile with many ingredient substitutions and makes delicious leftovers.
Equipment
- Large pot (for boiling peppers)
- Skillet (for cooking meat and onions)
- Baking dish
- Ice cream scoop (for filling peppers)
- Aluminum foil
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 4 medium green bell peppers
- 28 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1.5 lbs of lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 egg
- Salt garlic powder, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Parboil the bell peppers: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the peppers for 3-5 minutes until slightly soft. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in rice, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until combined.
- Stuff the peppers with the beef and rice mixture using an ice cream scoop, packing it in tightly.
- In a baking dish, mix the tomato sauce and vinegar. Place the stuffed peppers in the dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, basting the peppers with sauce a few times.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 43gFat: 26gPotassium: 764mgVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 110mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 3mg
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