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Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe featuring vibrant red, yellow, and green bell peppers stuffed with a hearty mixture of ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce. Topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh parsley, these baked stuffed peppers are a comforting and classic homemade dish.

Easy Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Traditional Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and topped with melted cheese. A classic comfort food recipe passed down through generations.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked peppers, bell peppers, comfort food, ground beef, old fashioned recipe, stuffed peppers
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large pot for blanching
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 6 large bell peppers any color
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
  • 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

For the Sauce

  • 1 can 14.5 oz tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Cut tops off peppers, remove seeds
  • Blanch peppers 3-5 minutes, drain
  • Brown beef with onions, add garlic
    Sizzling ground beef browning in a skillet with caramelized onions, as freshly minced garlic is added with a wooden spoon. This flavorful beef mixture serves as the hearty filling for the Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe, creating a rich and savory base for this classic comfort food dish.
  • Mix in rice, tomatoes, sauce, seasonings
    A close-up of a mixing bowl filled with cooked white rice, diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of seasonings, including black pepper, paprika, and fresh oregano. A wooden spoon is stirring the mixture, creating the flavorful filling for the Old Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe, a classic comfort food dish.
  • Prepare sauce mixture
  • Fill peppers with beef mixture
  • Bake covered 35 minutes
  • Add cheese, bake 10 minutes more
  • Garnish with parsley and serve

Notes

  • Choose firm peppers that can stand upright
  • Pre-cook rice for best results
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated
  • Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 275g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3850IU | Vitamin C: 125mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3.5mg