For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or crumbled tofu. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or corn to the filling. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling or sauce.
Healthier Stuffed Peppers
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS441
These vibrant stuffed peppers are a symphony of color and flavor, a hearty and healthy dish perfect for a satisfying meal. Lean ground beef, nutty brown rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables come together in a naturally sweet tomato sauce, creating a culinary experience that's both wholesome and delicious.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate29 g
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Cholesterol53 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein20 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium549 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
02 Step
Recipe View Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes.
03 Step
Recipe View Meanwhile, warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic to the hot skillet; cook and stir until meat is evenly browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
04 Step
Recipe View Remove and discard tops, seeds, and membranes of green, red, and yellow bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. Slice the bottoms off peppers if necessary so that they stand upright.
05 Step
Recipe View Mix browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix remaining tomato sauce with Italian seasoning in a bowl; pour over peppers.
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until peppers are tender, about 1 hour. Sprinkle peppers with grated Parmesan cheese; serve warm.
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Lonzo Koelpin
Apr 4, 2025The leftovers were even better the next day! I packed them for lunch and they were perfect.
Dejah Macejkovic
Mar 12, 2025This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. I assembled the peppers the night before and then baked them the next day.
Neoma Ullrich
Mar 5, 2025So delicious and easy to make! I loved it!
Sallie Langosh
Sep 19, 2024I didn't have any tomato sauce on hand, so I used crushed tomatoes instead. It worked out great!
Kailee Bayer
Jun 24, 2024I love how healthy this recipe is. I used brown rice and lean ground beef and it was still so flavorful.
Alexander Gottlieb
Aug 6, 2023These are so good! Next time I'll make a double batch and freeze half!
Michale Schaden
Apr 7, 2023This recipe is a winner! My family loved it, even my picky eaters. I added a little bit of shredded cheddar cheese on top for extra flavor.
Dennis Little
Apr 5, 2023These stuffed peppers are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Lavern Smithruecker
Feb 17, 2023I added some diced zucchini and corn to the filling and it was delicious!
Jammie Okeefe
Dec 8, 2022I made this with ground turkey and it was fantastic! The peppers were so tender and the filling was perfectly seasoned.