Irmgard’s Stuffed Bell Peppers

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Irmgard's Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 medium green bell peppers
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
salt and pepper
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 cup raw long grain rice
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
352
Sugar
7g
Fat
15g
Irmgard's Stuffed Bell Peppers are a classic comfort food that have been enjoyed for generations. This dish combines the sweetness of bell peppers with savory ground beef and rice to create a filling and satisfying meal. The recipe has been passed down through the years, and each cook adds their own personal touch to make it their own. Whether enjoyed as a family dinner or a dinner party main course, Irmgard's Stuffed Bell Peppers are sure to please any hungry crowd.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.Cut off the tops of the bell peppers, removing the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
3.In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and onions, adding garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
4.Drain the fat and add the stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and uncooked rice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5.Stuff each bell pepper with the meat and rice mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
6.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
7.Remove the foil, top the bell peppers with shredded mozzarella cheese, and bake for another 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Irmgard’s Stuffed Bell Peppers are a hearty and satisfying meal that also pack several servings of vegetables.

The dish is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for a quick weeknight dinner.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium due to the canned tomato products.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of cooked bell peppers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with vitamins and nutrients from the bell peppers, including vitamin C and fiber.
The lean ground beef provides protein while the rice adds complex carbohydrates.
However, the dish can be high in sodium due to the use of canned tomato products.

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