Stuffed Peppers

Green peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice and topped with a seasoned tomato sauce.

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Yields Prep Time Total Time
6 20 Minutes 1 Hour 20 Minutes

Components

  • Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef

  • 1/2 c. Rice (see component)

  • 6 green bell peppers

  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  • Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers.

  • Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned, place to side.

  • In a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper.

  • Mix the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.

  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.

↓ This is a component-based recipe (fancy talk for making the dish in pieces, then assembling). ↓

Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 c. rice

  • 2 c. water

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Steps

  • Gather the ingredients.

  • Follow the instructions that come with your rice cooker and the type of rice you are preparing.

  • For most rice cookers, combine 1 1/2 to 2 cups of liquid with 1 cup of rice; this will yield about 3 cups rice or enough for 6 (1/2 cup) servings.

  • Turn the rice cooker on and let it cook according to the instructions.

  • Most rice cookers can keep the cooked rice warm for hours without burning. Check to see if your rice cooker has a specific warming setting or if it will activate automatically.

  • Enjoy with your favorite recipes or on its own!