Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers
Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers feature tender green peppers brimming with juicy ground beef, fluffy rice, and gooey mozzarella, all nestled in a bright tomato base. The balance of Worcestershire, garlic, and a hint of heat gives the filling depth without overpowering the sweetness of the peppers. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting Sunday meal everyone will enjoy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Chop the reserved green bell pepper tops. Measure 1/4 cup and set aside.
- 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook the whole green bell peppers in the boiling water until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and lightly season the inside of the bell peppers with salt. Set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef, onion, reserved 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until the ground beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Stir the canned tomatoes and their liquid, rice, water, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, hot sauce, and black pepper into the ground beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer until the rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
- 6
Stir 3/4 of the mozzarella cheese and 3/4 of the tomato sauce into the ground beef-rice mixture. Stuff the bell peppers with the ground beef-rice mixture; top each with the remaining mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Arrange the peppers in a baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and the cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Calories 915.17 kcal High 46%
- Protein 38.82 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 94.45 g 34%
- Total Fat 46.02 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 16.99 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.73 mg High 32%
- Sodium 940.99 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 20.59 g Good Source 74%
- Total Sugars 27.71 g --
- Added Sugars 2.11 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 419.18 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 8.52 mg Good Source 47%
- Potassium 2620.84 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin A 436.35 mcg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin C 39.83 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 915.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 915.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers healthy?
- Di's Baked Stuffed Bell Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 915.17 calories and 38.82 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 940.99 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.99 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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