Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers
Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers feature tender bells packed with juicy ground beef, fluffy rice, and subtle aromatics, all bathed in a rich tomato sauce. The flavors are cozy and well-balanced, with a gentle tang from the sauce and satisfying bite from the filling. Serve for a comforting weeknight dinner or a nostalgic family meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the green bell peppers in the boiling water until soft, 5 to 8 minutes; drain.
- 3
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks, until fully browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard the excess grease. Transfer the beef to a large bowl.
- 4
Stir the rice, celery, onion, and about half of the tomato sauce into the ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Stuff the cooked green peppers with the ground beef mixture.
- 5
Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish. Pour enough water into the baking dish to reach about 1 inch deep. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the peppers.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 862.84 kcal High 43%
- Protein 31.07 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 115.1 g 42%
- Total Fat 33.79 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 8.67 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.93 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 686.08 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 19.02 g Good Source 68%
- Total Sugars 26.33 g --
- Added Sugars 1.32 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 127.73 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 8.96 mg Good Source 50%
- Potassium 2600.64 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin A 334.79 mcg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin C 31.33 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ali's Classic Beef Stuffed Green Peppers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 862.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 862.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers healthy?
- Ali's Classic Beef-Stuffed Green Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 862.84 calories and 31.07 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 686.08 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.67 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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