Homestyle Stuffed Peppers

Name: Homestyle Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 4 medium green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce; 0.25 cup white vinegar; 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 cup leftover cooked white rice; 0.5 cup Italian-style bread crumbs; 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup finely chopped onion; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

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These old-fashioned stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food. My mom used to make them all the time. Green bell peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef and rice, then smothered in a tangy tomato sauce. I always serve them with creamy mashed potatoes, just like my mom always did.

Recipe by Jillian

Updated on December 16, 2022

10

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 medium green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup leftover cooked white rice
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peppers and boil until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer peppers to a colander and run under cold water to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir tomato sauce and vinegar together in a bowl.
Mix ground beef, cooked rice, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Spoon beef mixture into peppers. Place peppers into a 9x13-inch baking dish with the stuffing facing up. Pour tomato sauce mixture over peppers, then sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan over top.
Bake in the preheated oven, basting peppers with sauce several times, until beef filling is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

557	Calories
26g	Fat
39g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 557
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 10g	51%
Cholesterol 165mg	55%
Sodium 1510mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 110mg	552%
Calcium 172mg	13%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1343mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.