Beef-and-Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers
These stuffed red bell peppers are filled with lean ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, green and red cabbage, celery, onion, garlic, and fragrant oregano and basil. Worcestershire sauce adds depth, while melted mozzarella and provolone provide a creamy finish. Serve them as a hearty family dinner or a comforting make-ahead meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef-and-Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil the bottoms and sides of two rectangular glass baking dishes.
- 2
Melt butter in a 4- to 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. Stir in ground beef, diced tomatoes, green and red cabbage, celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, oregano, basil, and black pepper; cook until beef starts to brown and cabbage softens slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Continue cooking and stirring for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, cut peppers in half from top to bottom. Remove the stems, seeds, and white membranes. Rub the outsides of the peppers with olive oil; arrange them, skin-side down, like edible bowls in the prepared baking dishes.
- 4
Strain the beef mixture to remove and discard excess liquid. Divide the mixture among the peppers until they are filled, mounding any extra on top or reserving it for another use. Cover the stuffed peppers with aluminum foil.
- 5
Cook in the preheated oven until the peppers have softened, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil, top with mozzarella and provolone, and cook for 5 minutes more.
- 6
Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 266.8 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 23.15 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 15.75 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.91 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.68 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.37 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 393.55 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 4.12 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 187.38 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.38 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 549.61 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 95.77 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 130.61 mg Good Source 145%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef and Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers is made with 19 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 266.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef-and-Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef-and-Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 266.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef-and-Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Beef-and-Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers healthy?
- Beef-and-Cabbage Stuffed Red Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 266.8 calories and 23.15 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 393.55 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.68 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Gluten, Celery, 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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