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By chilipeppermadness.com
Classic Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:35min
This is the quintessential stuffed bell peppers recipe I grew up on, with bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, and melty cheese, always a hit! They bring back so many memories.
Updated at: Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:45:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
31
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories671.2 kcal (34%)
Total Fat36.2 g (52%)
Carbs54 g (21%)
Sugars3.9 g (4%)
Protein31.5 g (63%)
Sodium717.2 mg (36%)
Fiber4.6 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
4bell peppers
use any color - green, yellow, red, orange
1 tablespoonolive oil
450gground beef
you can also use ground turkey, chicken, pork, sausage, tofu, or other similar
1onion
medium, chopped
1jalapeno pepper
chopped, optional, for spicy
5cloves garlic
chopped
14.5 ouncesfire roasted tomatoes canned
or use diced tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 cupshredded cheese
cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend - I LOVE pepperjack for myself
1 tablespoonpaprika
1 teaspoondried oregano
1 teaspoondried basil
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
1 cuprice
cooked, white, brown, or wild rice
Instructions
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