Bell Peppers Stove Top Beef Stuffed Red Or Green Peppers Recipe

Juicy beef filling explodes with flavor inside tender bell peppers! This recipe uses chunky peppers with flat bottoms for easy filling and cooking. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner party. Get ready for a flavor sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 431.9 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bell Peppers Stove Top Beef Stuffed Red Or Green Peppers

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How to Make Bell Peppers Stove Top Beef Stuffed Red Or Green Peppers

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, rice, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  7. Spoon the beef mixture into the prepared bell peppers.
  8. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of water or broth into the bottom of the dish.
  9. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
  11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

39g

Carbs

11g