Zesty Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Zesty Stuffed Green Bell Peppers, a crowd-pleasing dish packed with bold flavors and hearty ingredients. Fresh green bell peppers are hollowed out and generously filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, cooked rice, aromatic onions, garlic, and rich tomato sauce, enhanced with a touch of Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning. Baked to tender perfection, these peppers are topped off with melty mozzarella cheese for a comforting finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy schedules while delivering a satisfying, wholesome meal. Whether you're feeding a family or meal prepping for the week, this baked stuffed peppers recipe is a delicious and nutritious option you'll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Green bell peppers
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 cup Cooked rice
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the tops off the green bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Rinse the peppers and set them aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Stir in the cooked rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 6

Arrange the green bell peppers upright in a baking dish. Fill each pepper with the prepared mixture, packing it in tightly. If any mixture remains, spoon it around the peppers in the dish.

Step 7

Pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish to help steam the peppers while they bake.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and sprinkle the tops of the stuffed peppers with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let the peppers cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Zesty Stuffed Green Bell Peppers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2446.6 grams (2446.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2140

Total Fat 125.70g	161%
Saturated Fat 50.00g	250%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 401mg	134%
Sodium 4218mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 140.20g	51%
Dietary Fiber 23.50g	84%
Total Sugars 43.50g
Protein 124.40g	249%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1081mg	83%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 3896mg	83%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.7%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 25.6%