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Stuffed Peppers

These easy stuffed peppers are loaded with flavorful ground beef, rice, and veggies, then baked to perfection. A simple, delicious, and family-friendly meal!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 464 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. Keep tops if you want to use them as lids when serving.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. Steam the peppers in a pan with a little water for 3-4 mins – just until slightly softened. Then, place in a baking dish.
  5. Spoon stuffing mixture into peppers and bake for 30 minutes at 350 F uncovered.
  6. 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

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

% 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.