STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS

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My family always asks me to make this dish for them, especially in the summer when fresh tomatoes and green peppers are readily available. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law. -Helen Englehart, Maplewood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, diced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium green peppers
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup instant rice, cooked
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, onion, celery, tomato sauce, water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cut tops off the green peppers and remove seeds; set aside. In a bowl, combine ground beef, rice, basil and remaining salt and pepper; mix well. Fill peppers with beef mixture. Carefully place peppers in tomato sauce. Spoon some sauce over tops of peppers. , Cover and simmer until beef is cooked and peppers are tender, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Mackenzie Weygand
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I'm a food blogger and I love this recipe because it's so popular with my readers. I've shared this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can share a delicio


Kazi Tasnim
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I'm a chef and I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use any type of pepper, meat, and vegetables that I have on hand. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can create a delicious and uni


Connor Sangan
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I'm a single guy and I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw everything in a pan and dinner is ready in no time. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can have a delicious and sati


Trenna
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I'm a college student and I love this recipe because it's so affordable. I can make a big batch of peppers for a fraction of the cost of eating out. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can have a del


Jasfia Chisti
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I'm a busy mom and I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I lov


Gulfam Hassan
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I'm on a low-carb diet and I love this recipe! I use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice and it turns out great. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can have a delicious and satisfying meal with


subhan shah
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe! I use a vegetarian ground beef substitute and it turns out great. The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can have a delicious and satisfying meal without having


Ibrahim Shahbaz
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love these peppers and they always ask for seconds. I love that I can sneak in some extra vegetables into their diet without them even knowing it.


Chase Foy
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the peppers and they were all gone by the end of the night. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


bjbjq jbjb
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. I always have leftover rice in my fridge, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This recipe is perfect because it's easy to make and the peppers are always delicious.


Choity Zara
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The peppers are always cooked perfectly and the filling is so flavorful. I love that I can customize the filling to my liking. I've tried it with different types of meat, vegetables, and chee


Melchor Hernandez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the peppers turned out great! I used a variety of peppers, including green, red, and yellow, and they all cooked evenly. The filling was also very flavorful and I loved the addition of the bread crumbs.


Toxic Sadin
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I'm not a huge fan of green peppers, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The peppers were so flavorful and the filling was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Bahadur khan Gulzar
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The peppers were so flavorful and the filling was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Hailey Gray
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and the peppers were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.