Best Stuffed Peppers With Broken Meatballs And Rice Recipes

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BEST EVER EASY STUFFED PEPPERS (5 INGREDIENTS)



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Easy, cheesy, sausage and rice stuffed bell peppers - just five ingredients and ready in 20 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 bell peppers (tops cut off and seeds and membranes removed)
1 pound mild or spicy ground Italian sausage (for alternative protein options, see notes)
3 cup uncooked Spanish style rice (or white rice, see note)
1 ½ cups water
1 15-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
cilantro or green onions for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a large baking dish and arrange bell peppers standing up. (If they want to tip over you can always cut off the very bottom 1/8 of an inch or so to flatten them out and help them stand!) Transfer to preheated oven and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until tender. (Move ahead with Step 2 while peppers are baking!)
  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook sausage for 5-6 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula or spoon as it cooks, until well browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a platter, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
  • Add rice, water, and tomatoes to the pan, give it a good stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce to LOW, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir sausage and 1/2 cup of the cheese into the pan. Spoon mixture into the baked peppers and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with green onions or cilantro if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 469 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMESTYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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An old family recipe for classic comfort food passed down to me by my mom. Green peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef and rice then smothered in a tangy tomato sauce. I always serve these with creamy mashed potatoes just like my Mom always did. Enjoy!

Provided by Jillian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup cooked white rice
1 egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Cook the peppers in boiling water until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove peppers from boiling water and rinse with cold water; set peppers aside to drain.
  • Mix together ground beef, cooked white rice, lightly beaten egg, finely chopped onion, Italian-style bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Divide beef and rice mixture among peppers; stuff each pepper with beef and rice mixture.
  • Place peppers open side up in a 9x13-inch baking dish or shallow roasting pan.
  • Combine tomato sauce and white vinegar in a bowl.
  • Pour tomato mixture over stuffed peppers.
  • Top with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, basting the peppers two or three times while baking, about 80 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 164.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1509.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

BEEF AND RICE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Ninety-four percent of all stuffed peppers are made because there's leftover rice around. You can adjust this recipe in lots of different places: the herbs, the meat to use, etc. Give these beautiful stuffed peppers a try!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 bell peppers
2 ½ cups chunky tomato sauce
½ onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup beef broth
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups cooked rice
½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup chunky tomato sauce, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Slice the top 1/2 inch from the tops of peppers and cut out the stems from the tops. Cut the core from the inside of the peppers and strip away any seeds. Cut away a very thin slice of pepper from the bottoms so the peppers can stand upright. Poke about 4 tiny holes in the bottoms to let juices drain out.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add onion, beef broth, and red pepper flakes; spread out mixture evenly over the bottom. Set prepared bell peppers upright in the dish.
  • Combine ground beef, cooked rice, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Lightly stuff peppers with meat mixture. Spread 1 tablespoon remaining tomato sauce on top of each portion of stuffing; place reserved tops onto peppers. Lay a piece of parchment paper loosely on top of peppers and cover dish tightly with foil. Lay dish on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Peppers should be starting to soften. Remove foil and parchment paper. Continue to bake until meat filling is cooked through and the peppers are tender, 20 to 30 more minutes. Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon parsley and drizzle with a spoonful of pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1724 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

THE BEST STUFFED PEPPERS



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We've made this classic easier and faster by using the microwave to par-cook the peppers, saving you about 45 minutes of cook time! This is a great recipe to use up leftover rice. Be sure to really pile in the filling (mounding it is ok) as it will shrink as it cooks.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large red, orange or yellow bell peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded Muenster cheese

Steps:

  • If your peppers don't sit upright on your cutting board, trim about 1/8-inch off the bottoms to even them out so they can stand without falling over. Cut the top off each pepper about 1/2-inch down. Remove and discard the stems, then finely chop the remaining flesh from the tops. Scoop out the seeds and as much of the membranes as you can. Place the peppers in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/2 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 12 minutes. Carefully uncover and let them sit until ready to assemble.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the beef in an even layer and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, breaking up any clumps with the back of a spoon and scraping up any browned bits from the pan until the meat is lightly browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the browned meat to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add the reserved chopped peppers, onions, garlic, thyme, 4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until falling apart and much of the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly until brick red colored, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and cook until the mixture is reduced, very thick and no smell of alcohol remains, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Transfer to the bowl with the beef. Stir in the rice until completely combined. (The mixture will be wet.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the peppers cut-side up in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Spoon the filling into the peppers, gently pressing it in with the back of a spoon. Be careful not to overstuff and split the sides of the peppers. Bake for 15 minutes. Then top with the cheese and continue baking until the filling is heated through and the cheese is browned in spots, 10 to 12 minutes.

RICE-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Mother used to fix this wonderful, easy dish when we had company. She was from a family of fantastic Cajun cooks, so our food was always well-seasoned. In Louisiana, rice is part of many meals. The cheese sauce sets these stuffed peppers apart from any others I've tried. -Lisa Easley, Longview, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3-3/4 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 cups uncooked instant rice
4 medium green peppers
CHEESE SAUCE:
1-1/2 pounds American cheese, cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, chopped green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Stir in rice; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. , Remove tops and seeds from the peppers; cut in half widthwise. Place in a large pan of boiling water; boil for 4 minutes. , Drain peppers and stuff with meat mixture. Place remaining meat mixture in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with stuffed peppers, pressing down gently. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. In a saucepan, heat sauce ingredients until cheese is melted. Serve over peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

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