Stuffed Peppers
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
464 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Stuffed Peppers
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These easy stuffed peppers are loaded with flavorful ground beef, rice, and veggies, then baked to perfection. A simple, delicious, and family-friendly meal!
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Ingredients
- 6 bell peppers tops and seeds removed – (reserve tops if you want to use as lids when serving)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- ½ lb pork ground sausage
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ medium zucchini finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots finely chopped
- 14 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- 2 large cloves of garlic pressed or finely minced
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch red chili pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Keep tops if you want to use them as lids when serving.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook ground beef and pork, breaking it up into small pieces, until the meat is browned. Transfer to a big mixing bowl.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet, and add onions & finely chopped carrots and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Saute vegetables until tender (about 3 minutes). Add finely chopped zucchini, tomatoes, and tomato sauce and stir well. Finally, add minced/pressed garlic and cooked rice, and stir everything together. Add dry seasonings (oregano, basil, cumin, chili flakes (optional) and salt and freshly ground black pepper).
- Steam the peppers in a pan with a little water for 3-4 mins – just until slightly softened. Then, place in a baking dish.
- Spoon stuffing mixture into peppers and bake for 30 minutes at 350 F uncovered.
- Remove stuffed peppers from the dish, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- I like to use red bell peppers as they are the sweetest, but you can also use orange, yellow or green if you prefer.
- If you are reheating the peppers, cover them with foil so that the edges don't burn.
- Steam the peppers in a pan with water for a few minutes before stuffing them to soften them slightly. You can also heat them in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
428g
Calories
464kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
42.2g
(14%)
Protein
35.7g
(71%)
Fat
16.4g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5.4g
(27%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Fiber
5.8g
(23%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 428g | |
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 42.2g | 14% |
| Protein | 35.7g | 71% |
| Fat | 16.4g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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