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Stuffed Bell Peppers

These bell peppers are stuffed with a delicious cheesy ground beef and rice mixture. Super easy to make and they're ready in just 45 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 medium bell peppers any color
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup long grain white rice with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and steam until all water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, trim the tops off 6 medium bell peppers and remove seeds and membrane from inside. Place the bell peppers into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  4. While the bell peppers are cooking, cook 1 pound lean ground beef and 1 medium white onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat until the beef is browned and the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat or liquids. Add 3 teaspoons minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 (15 ounce can) diced tomatoes (drained), the cooked rice, corn, 1 cup frozen corn, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese.
  6. Remove bell peppers from the oven and spoon the ground beef mixture into bell peppers until full. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  7. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until cheese is bubbling and browned.

Notes

  • For Softer Bell Peppers: if you like your bell peppers to be softer instead of tender crisp, bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees in the lightly greased pan before stuffing. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pepper Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 865mg (36%) Potassium 548mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4025IU (81%) Vitamin C 162.5mg (181%) Calcium 253mg (25%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pepper
Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 865mg 36%
Potassium 548mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4025IU 81%
Vitamin C 162.5mg 181%
Calcium 253mg 25%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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