For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or a mix of chopped vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses! Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend of Italian cheeses would all be delicious. If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture along with the cayenne pepper.
My Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS21
Embark on a culinary journey with these vibrant stuffed green peppers. Each pepper is a vessel of flavor, brimming with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices, all united by a luscious tomato sauce and crowned with a blanket of melted mozzarella. A comforting and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Cholesterol93 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein34 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium674 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat24 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepBring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, approximately 20 minutes.
02
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle olive oil in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
03
StepFill a separate saucepan with water and bring to a boil; add green bell peppers and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl of ice water until peppers are cooled. Arrange peppers in the prepared casserole dish.
04
StepHeat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Return skillet to heat; mix onion and cooked rice into ground beef. Pour tomato sauce into ground beef mixture and stir to combine.
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StepMix garlic, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into ground beef mixture. Simmer until flavors have combined, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons ground beef mixture into each bell pepper half. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each filled pepper. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil.
06
StepBake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue to bake until cheese is bubbling and melted, about 15 more minutes.
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Deon Sipes
Jun 11, 2025I added some diced jalapenos to the filling for a little extra kick. It was delicious!
Lucious Block
May 15, 2025This recipe is a game-changer! My family devoured it. The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make.
Narciso Hansen
Apr 29, 2025The directions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Leilani King
Apr 26, 2025My kids are usually picky eaters, but they actually enjoyed these stuffed peppers. I'll definitely be making them again.
Hipolito Hintz
Apr 26, 2025I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. I love that you can customize the filling to your liking.
Macie Wunsch
Apr 11, 2025These stuffed peppers are perfect for meal prepping. I made a big batch on Sunday and had lunch ready for the whole week.