Best 7 Peppers Stuffed With Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable stuffed peppers, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover three unique recipes that transform this classic dish into an extraordinary feast. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, where juicy bell peppers are filled with a savory blend of rice, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Indulge in the comforting embrace of Italian cuisine with a hearty filling of ground beef, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce. Or transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Mexico with a fiesta of flavors, where peppers are stuffed with a tantalizing combination of rice, corn, black beans, and a zesty salsa. Each recipe offers a distinct culinary adventure, promising an explosion of taste in every bite. So, prepare to embark on a flavor-filled odyssey, where stuffed peppers take center stage and create lasting memories at your dinner table.

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STUFFED BELL PEPPERS RECIPE



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Stuffed bell peppers are a classic comfort food dish made with rice, ground beef, a few savory seasonings, and topped with tomato sauce. Whip up this easy recipe tonight!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Dinner     Featured     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
1 cup water
6 green bell peppers
2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • In a skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until browned.
  • Cut out the tops of the bell peppers. Clean out the seeds and any membranes. Then arrange the peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides face up. (If needed, you can slice off the bottom so they stand upright.)
  • In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, browned beef, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill each bell pepper to the top. In a bowl, mix together the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Pour as a topping over the stuffed peppers.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender. Baste each pepper with sauce every 15 minutes in order to keep it moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 cal

BEEF AND RICE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Ninety-four percent of all stuffed peppers are made because there's leftover rice around. You can adjust this recipe in lots of different places: the herbs, the meat to use, etc. Give these beautiful stuffed peppers a try!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 bell peppers
2 ½ cups chunky tomato sauce
½ onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup beef broth
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups cooked rice
½ cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup chunky tomato sauce, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Slice the top 1/2 inch from the tops of peppers and cut out the stems from the tops. Cut the core from the inside of the peppers and strip away any seeds. Cut away a very thin slice of pepper from the bottoms so the peppers can stand upright. Poke about 4 tiny holes in the bottoms to let juices drain out.
  • Pour 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add onion, beef broth, and red pepper flakes; spread out mixture evenly over the bottom. Set prepared bell peppers upright in the dish.
  • Combine ground beef, cooked rice, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Lightly stuff peppers with meat mixture. Spread 1 tablespoon remaining tomato sauce on top of each portion of stuffing; place reserved tops onto peppers. Lay a piece of parchment paper loosely on top of peppers and cover dish tightly with foil. Lay dish on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Peppers should be starting to soften. Remove foil and parchment paper. Continue to bake until meat filling is cooked through and the peppers are tender, 20 to 30 more minutes. Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon parsley and drizzle with a spoonful of pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1724 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

RICE-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Mother used to fix this wonderful, easy dish when we had company. She was from a family of fantastic Cajun cooks, so our food was always well-seasoned. In Louisiana, rice is part of many meals. The cheese sauce sets these stuffed peppers apart from any others I've tried. -Lisa Easley, Longview, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3-3/4 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 cups uncooked instant rice
4 medium green peppers
CHEESE SAUCE:
1-1/2 pounds American cheese, cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, chopped green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Stir in rice; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. , Remove tops and seeds from the peppers; cut in half widthwise. Place in a large pan of boiling water; boil for 4 minutes. , Drain peppers and stuff with meat mixture. Place remaining meat mixture in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with stuffed peppers, pressing down gently. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. In a saucepan, heat sauce ingredients until cheese is melted. Serve over peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

STUFFED PEPPERS WITH RICE



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Classic Stuffed Peppers with rice, ground beef, two different types of cheese, and Italian herbs are baked in tomato sauce until tender and flavorful!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 sweet bell peppers, any color
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 lb. ground beef
½ cup finely diced onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, divided
Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, discarding seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut side up, in a microwave-safe 13x9-inch baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the dish. Lightly cover with parchment paper. Microwave until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.*
  • Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion; cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off fat. Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add ½ cup of cheddar and ½ cup of Monterey Jack or mozzarella. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Season the inside of each pepper with salt and pepper. Stuff peppers with beef mixture and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cover with foil.
  • Bake until tender and heated through, about 35 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of cheddar and remaining ½ cup of Monterey Jack or mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, until cheese melts, about 10 more minutes. Serve warm. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 of a stuffed pepper, Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 484 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

STUFFED PEPPERS



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Green peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice and topped with a seasoned tomato sauce.

Provided by BDEGER

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup water
6 green bell peppers
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 20 minutes. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the beef until evenly browned.
  • Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward. (Slice the bottoms of the peppers if necessary so that they will stand upright.)
  • In a bowl, mix the browned beef, cooked rice, 1 can tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon an equal amount of the mixture into each hollowed pepper. Mix the remaining tomato sauce and Italian seasoning in a bowl, and pour over the stuffed peppers.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 563.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BROWN RICE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium red, yellow or orange bell peppers
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
Half a pound plant-based ground meat, such as Beyond Meat
2 shallots, chopped
1 fennel, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
One 14-ounce can baby Roma or cherry tomatoes, such as Mutti, crushed by hand
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Provolone piccante cheese or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut off the top 1/3 inch of each pepper, remove and discard the seeds. If needed, cut a small amount of the bottom off each pepper so that they sit flat. Season the insides evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Nestle the peppers inside an 8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat another minute. Add the plant-based meat and use the back of a wooden spoon to break apart the meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the shallots, fennel, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt and cook another 4 minutes or until fragrant and the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, basil and pepper and cook until the spinach is wilts and the cheese is melted. Divide the mixture among the peppers. Top with the Provolone piccante. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Bake the peppers for 40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and peppers are soft but not falling apart. Serve hot.

PEPPERS STUFFED WITH RICE, ZUCCHINI AND HERBS



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I used a medium-grain rice that I buy at my local Iranian market for these peppers. The package says that the rice is great for stuffing vegetables because it doesn't swell too much, and it's right. It goes into the peppers uncooked and steams in the oven, inside the peppers (so it's important to cook them long enough and cover the baking dish). Make sure that you spoon the sauce left in the baking dish over the rice once the peppers are done. These are good hot or at room temperature. I like to use green peppers.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course, side dish

Time 2h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium peppers, preferably green
2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound), shredded
Salt to taste
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
1 scant cup uncooked medium grain rice
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in 2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare the peppers. With a sharp paring knife, cut away the tops, then reach in and pull out the membranes and seeds.
  • Toss the shredded zucchini with salt and let drain in a colander for 20 minutes. Take up handfuls of zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the garlic, mint, parsley or dill, and rice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup of the olive oil and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a baking dish large enough to accommodate all of the peppers. Fill the peppers about 3/4 of the way full with the stuffing, and replace the caps. Place in the oiled baking dish. Mix together the tomato paste and water with the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice. Season to taste. Add to the baking dish. Cover the dish with foil. Place in the oven and bake 45 minutes to an hour, until the peppers are soft. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature, or serve hot. Remove the tops of the peppers and spoon the sauce in the baking dish over the rice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 558 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right peppers: Look for large, firm peppers with thick walls. Avoid peppers with blemishes or bruises.
  • Prepare the peppers properly: Cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when you're assembling the stuffed peppers.
  • Use a variety of fillings: In addition to rice, you can also stuff peppers with meat, seafood, vegetables, or a combination of all three.
  • Be creative with your seasonings: You can use a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces to flavor your stuffed peppers.
  • Bake the stuffed peppers until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the peppers and the filling.
  • Serve the stuffed peppers with your favorite sides: Stuffed peppers can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Stuffed peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can easily make stuffed peppers that are both flavorful and satisfying.

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