Stuffed Peppers

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
26%
Stuffed Peppers
55 min.
4
474kcal

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Stuffed peppers are a delightful and colorful dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. This gluten-free recipe is not only popular among families but also a fantastic way to incorporate a variety of ingredients into a single meal. Imagine vibrant bell peppers, each filled to the brim with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!

Ready in just 55 minutes, this recipe serves four, making it perfect for a family lunch or a cozy dinner with friends. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you’ll feel satisfied without the heaviness often associated with traditional comfort foods. Plus, the use of fresh ingredients like garlic and onion adds a depth of flavor that elevates this dish to a new level.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, these stuffed peppers are sure to be a hit. They are versatile too; you can easily customize the filling to suit your taste or dietary preferences. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a hearty, delicious meal that’s sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire!

Ingredients

  • large bell pepper (any color)
  • lb ground beef 80% lean (at least )
  • tablespoons onion chopped
  • cup rice cooked
  • teaspoon salt 
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 15 oz tomato sauce organic canned
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • dutch oven
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper.
  3. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers. If necessary, cut thin slice from bottom of each pepper so they stand up straight. In 4-quart Dutch oven, add enough water to cover peppers.
  4. Heat to boiling; add peppers. Cook about 2 minutes; drain.
  5. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in rice, salt, garlic and 1 cup of the tomato sauce; cook until hot.
  6. Stuff peppers with beef mixture. Stand peppers upright in ungreased 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  7. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers.
  8. Cover tightly with foil.
  9. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender.
  10. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories474kcal
Protein23.56%
Fat53.22%
Carbs23.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.5
Glycemic Load
16.14
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.119565440261%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.44kcal
23.72%
Fat:28.36g
43.63%
Saturated Fat:11.67g
72.94%
Carbohydrates:27.84g
9.28%
Net Carbohydrates:22.54g
8.2%
Sugar:11.13g
12.37%
Cholesterol:97.31mg
32.44%
Sodium:1301.86mg
56.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.25g
56.5%
Vitamin C:217.97mg
264.2%
Vitamin A:5739.06IU
114.78%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.38%
Vitamin B12:2.91µg
48.52%
Zinc:6.22mg
41.45%
Vitamin B3:7.64mg
38.22%
Selenium:24.52µg
35.03%
Phosphorus:345.36mg
34.54%
Vitamin E:4.64mg
30.97%
Potassium:1008.37mg
28.81%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.11%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.1%
Folate:96.59µg
24.15%
Iron:4.13mg
22.92%
Fiber:5.3g
21.19%
Magnesium:64.6mg
16.15%
Vitamin B5:1.61mg
16.12%
Calcium:160.97mg
16.1%
Vitamin K:13.58µg
12.93%
Copper:0.25mg
12.68%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.06%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%