Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers
Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers feature tender bell pepper halves filled with a savory blend of ground beef, fluffy rice, and tomato sauce, then finished with melted mozzarella. The filling is hearty, well-seasoned, and comforting, perfect for a family dinner or casual weekend meal. It’s a classic bake that balances sweet pepper, rich beef, and gooey cheese in every bite.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and stir. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place green bell peppers in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the peppers from the water and set them aside in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 4
Brown ground beef in a large saucepan over medium heat; drain.
- 5
Return to the heat and stir in onion and cooked rice. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in tomato sauce and mix well. Let simmer for about 10 minutes; remove from heat.
- 6
Spoon the rice mixture evenly onto each green pepper half.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the mixture starts to turn golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- 8
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 802.38 kcal High 40%
- Protein 53.8 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 77.13 g 28%
- Total Fat 34.29 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 14.07 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.54 mg High 41%
- Sodium 968.46 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 11.97 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 18.79 g --
- Added Sugars 3.96 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 540.04 mg Good Source 42%
- Iron 7.11 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 1394.55 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 326.73 mcg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin C 17.36 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Garlic Powder, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 802.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Garlic Powder, Green Bell Pepper, Lean Ground Beef. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 802.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers healthy?
- Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 802.38 calories and 53.8 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 968.46 mg (42% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.07 g (70% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.96 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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