Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers II – Oven or Crock Pot

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 1
Healthy Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers II Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb beef , Ground
1 large onion , chopped
1 can tomato sauce , divided
1 1/4 cups water , divided
1 envelope garlic & herb salad dressing mix
1 cup white minute rice , uncooked
4 large green peppers , halved
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
254
Sugar
5g
Fat
13g
Ground Beef Stuffed Green Bell Peppers II is a classic and popular recipe that can be prepared in a variety of ways. It is a tasty and nutritious dish that is perfect for a family dinner or potluck. The aroma of tenderly baked stuffed green peppers filled with seasoned ground beef and rice in a tomato sauce is sure to make your mouth water. This recipe can be easily modified to meet your personal taste preferences by adding or subtracting vegetables, spices and herbs.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
3.Stir in half of a can of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup of water; mix well.
4.Add garlic and herb salad dressing mix, uncooked rice, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the skillet; mix well.
5.Stuff each green pepper half with the beef mixture.
6.Mix the remaining tomato sauce and 3/4 cup of water together and pour over the stuffed peppers.
7.Bake covered for 30 minutes or until peppers are tender.
8.Optionally, you can prepare a slow cooker. Place peppers in a slow cooker and cover with the tomato sauce mixture. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

PROS

This dish is delicious and easy to make.

It is a great way to use green peppers and leftovers.

It is a filling meal on its own which can also be served with bread or salad.

CONS

The dish contains beef which may not be suitable for vegetarians or those who don’t eat meat.

It may be high in calories, depending on the size and amount of rice and beef used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and fiber, making them a great addition to any diet.
Ground beef is a good source of protein and iron. The nutrients in tomatoes and garlic, such as lycopene and allicin, are associated with reduced risks of cancer and other diseases.

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