Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers with Long Grain Rice
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Long Grain Rice
Keywords: Rice, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, < 60 Mins, Oven
Aggregated Rating: 5 (based on 339 reviews)
Calories per Serving: 1389.5
Fat Content: 120.9g
Saturated Fat Content: 52.8g
Cholesterol Content: 189.4mg
Sodium Content: 1089.4mg
Carbohydrate Content: 49.1g
Fiber Content: 8.3g
Sugar Content: 13.4g
Protein Content: 28.5g
Servings: 3
Yield: 6 peppers
Description:
Elevate your culinary experience with these delightful Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers. Recently, we discovered a subtle enhancement – a dash of hot pepper sauce, adding a tantalizing kick. Consider incorporating 2 teaspoons into the meat mixture for an extra layer of flavor. Perfectly seasoned and oozing with melted cheddar, these stuffed peppers are a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds singing.
Ingredients:
- 6 green peppers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus extra for sprinkling inside the peppers)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing the green peppers. Cut off the tops, discarding the seeds and membranes. Chop enough of the tops to make 1/4 cup, and set it aside for later use.
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the whole green peppers uncovered for about 5 minutes. Afterward, invert them to drain well.
- Lightly sprinkle the insides of the peppers with salt for added flavor.
- In a skillet, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, and the 1/4 cup of chopped pepper. Cook until the meat is browned, and the vegetables are tender. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add the drained tomatoes, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of pepper to the beef mixture. Stir well to combine.
- In a separate pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the long-grain rice and cook until it’s soft. Add more water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Combine the cooked rice with the beef mixture, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stuff the prepared green peppers with the flavorful meat and rice mixture. Place them in a 10x6x2 baking dish.
- Cover the dish and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle any remaining cheese over the tops of the peppers for a gooey, golden finish.
Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures as you savor each bite of these Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers. This recipe, perfected over time, is a testament to the joy of creative cooking and the joy it brings to your dining table. Customize it to your liking, and let the culinary adventure begin!
