Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed Green Peppers

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Delicious hearty peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, onion and tomatoes.
Servings Prep Time Cook Time
6 15 mins 45 mins

Ingredients

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
2. Cut tops off green peppers and remove seeds and membrane. Precook green pepper cups in boiling salted water about 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle inside of cups generously with salt.
3. Cook lean ground beef and onion till meat is lightly browned. Season with salt and dash of pepper.
4. Add tomatoes, water, uncooked long grain rice, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Stuff peppers with mixture; stand upright in 10 x 6 x 1/12" baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
7. After simmering you can optionally stir in a cup of shredded American sharp cheese into the mixture before stuffing the peppers if desired.

Nutrition summary

There are 293 calories in 1 serving of Stuffed Green Peppers.
Calorie split: 39% fat, 32% carbs, 29% protein.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
293
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
12.59g
16%
Saturated Fat
6.083g
30%
Trans Fat
0.482g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.544g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.704g
Cholesterol
61mg
20%
Sodium
542mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
23.55g
9%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Sugars
5.33g
Protein
21.65g
Vitamin D
-
Calcium
147mg
11%
Iron
3.21mg
18%
Potassium
704mg
15%
Vitamin A
56mcg
6%
Vitamin C
103.2mg
115%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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