Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice

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Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef stuffed bell peppers, stuffed bell peppers, stuffed peppers

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 381kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Anne

Classic Stuffed Peppers are bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, rice, cheese and spices. A timeless meal ready in 30 minutes and easily made ahead.

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons onion , chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
1 cup white rice , cooked
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons homemade Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 bell peppers
3/4 cup white cheddar cheese , finely shredded
parsley , for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large skillet, brown the 1 pound ground beef. Drain well and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the 1 tablespoon butter and add the 2 tablespoons onion and 1 clove garlic, sauté until soft, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove to a large mixing bowl.
In the large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, cooked 1 cup white rice, onion and garlic, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce , 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons homemade Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon coarse Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper and 2/3 cup of the cheddar cheese. Toss to combine.
Cut the tops of the 6 bell peppers, removing all the seeds and membranes.
Place the peppers in a baking or casserole dish. Fill each with the ground beef mixture.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers start to soften. Remove and top with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, return to oven until cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove, garnish with parsley, and serve.
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Notes

For variations on the classic stuffed peppers recipe, add 1-2 tablespoons of hot sauce, change up the type of cheese or add sauteed squash. You can also use fresh herbs like dill, thyme, rosemary or flat parsley.

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