Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Cheesy Beef-Stuffed Green Bell Peppers bring together tender peppers brimming with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted Cheddar under a rich tomato sauce. Each bite is hearty and comforting, with a balanced tang from tomatoes and a touch of Worcestershire. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal that reheats beautifully.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Boil the bell peppers for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each bell pepper and set them aside.
- 3
Place the ground beef and the onion in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Drain off the excess fat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, rice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 5
Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture; place them open-side up in a baking dish.
- 8
In a medium bowl, mix the tomato soup with just enough water to make it the consistency of gravy.
- 9
Pour the mixture over the bell peppers and cover with aluminum foil.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 994.05 kcal High
- Protein 34.74 g Good Source
- Carbs 123.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 40.97 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.96 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.35 mg High
- Sodium 1108.27 mg High
- Fiber 5.07 g Moderate
- Sugar 32.67 g High
- Added Sugar 0.82 g Low Source
- Calcium 259.47 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source
- Potassium 795.19 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 335.32 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 10.33 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅