Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers

Name: Kelsey's Favorite Stuffed Green Peppers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 whole Diced Onion; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 3 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1.5 lb Lean Ground Beef; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese; 0.5 tsp Salt; 15 oz Tomato Sauce; 2 cups Water; 1 cup White Rice

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Clean Eating

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

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!