Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners
Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers balance tender orzo and juicy browned beef with spinach, lemon, and mint for a bright, aromatic filling. Tomato sauce keeps everything saucy, while feta and pine nuts add tang and crunch. Serve these peppers for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something hearty yet fresh.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add orzo and cook for exactly 6 minutes. Place spinach in a strainer. Pour the orzo into the strainer over the spinach.
- 3
Move the orzo and spinach to a mixing bowl and stir in the Greek seasoning; set aside.
- 4
Meanwhile, add oil to a heavy skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and ground beef. Cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
- 5
Add the beef mixture to the orzo mixture; add lemon juice and mint, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the lemon juice and mint to taste.
- 6
Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise; carefully remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Stuff the peppers with the beef orzo mixture. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Place each stuffed pepper into the dish; cover with foil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil. Sprinkle pine nuts and feta cheese over the peppers.
- 8
Bake until the pine nuts are lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.
- Calories 300.35 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.98 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.22 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.94 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 35.48 mg Moderate
- Sodium 289.93 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.84 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.66 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 218.25 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate
- Potassium 235.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 188.16 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 131.68 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Greek Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners is a Greek dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Mint, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 300.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Greek Seasoning. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 300.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Orzo and Beef Stuffed Peppers for Repeat Dinners easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
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