Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Prep: 20 min Cook: 150 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Stuffed sweet peppers are a hearty, flavorful dish featuring tender peppers filled with a savory ground beef and rice mixture. Topped with ketchup and cooked to perfection, this comforting meal is ideal for family dinners and those who enjoy a combination of sweet and savory flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 slices white bread
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 2/3 cup sweet pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 green sweet peppers

Instructions

  1. Mix ground beef, chopped onion, chopped sweet pepper, and cooked rice in a bowl.
  2. Add crumbled bread and tomato juice; mix well.
  3. Remove seeds from the sweet peppers and drop peppers into boiling water for 5 minutes; drain.
  4. Fill the peppers with the ground beef mixture.
  5. Place the filled peppers in a large pot with a lid and pour ketchup over the top.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of tomato juice to the pot.
  7. Cover and cook in an oven at 350°F for 2 hours.
  8. Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

330 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 9.3g 12% DV
Carbs 51.4g 19% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10446mg 100% DV
Potassium 338.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 48.3mg 54% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 55mg 4% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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