Dinner In A Pepper

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Dinner In A Pepper offers a hearty and flavorful stuffed pepper dish, combining seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, and fresh tomatoes topped with buttery bread crumbs. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining, it features vibrant peppers filled with savory goodness and a crispy topping. Suitable for all occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 8 large green peppers
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn
  • 1 (8 oz.) can creamed corn
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • dash of pepper
  • 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

  1. Cut tops off green peppers; discard seeds and membranes.
  2. Chop enough of the tops to make 1/4 cup.
  3. Boil whole peppers for 5 minutes, then drain well.
  4. Sprinkle inside lightly with salt.
  5. In a skillet, brown ground beef, chopped onion, and 1/4 cup of chopped green pepper.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tender, about 4 minutes.
  7. Drain off excess liquid.
  8. Add both cans of corn, salt, basil, and pepper to the skillet.
  9. Mix well to combine.
  10. Stuff the peppers with the meat mixture.
  11. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of the stuffed peppers.
  12. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

556 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 35.6g 46% DV
Carbs 57.2g 21% DV
Fiber 23.7g 85% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10057mg 100% DV
Potassium 472.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 92.8mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 106.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 94.5mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 130.5mg 10% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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