Grandma's Stuffed Peppers

Transport your taste buds back to comforting family dinners with Grandma's Stuffed Peppers—an irresistible blend of hearty flavors and nostalgic charm. This classic recipe features vibrant, tender bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, aromatic garlic and onion, fluffy white rice, and juicy diced tomatoes. Topped with rich tomato sauce and gooey melted mozzarella, every bite is a medley of warmth and satisfaction. Ready in just over an hour, this oven-baked dish is a comforting favorite for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and garnished with fresh parsley, Grandma’s Stuffed Peppers are a wholesome, flavorful meal that delivers timeless comfort in every serving.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 pieces, minced garlic cloves
• 1.5 cups cooked white rice
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly trim the bottoms if needed so the peppers can stand upright. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

Step 5

Stir in the cooked rice, canned diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined and heated through.

Step 6

Place the hollowed-out peppers in a baking dish, standing upright. Scoop the prepared filling into each pepper, packing it tightly and filling to the top.

Step 7

Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the stuffed peppers, covering the tops.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tops of the peppers, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the stuffed peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy Grandma's comforting and delicious stuffed peppers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2698.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2216.8

Total Fat 125.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 409.9mg	0%
Sodium 5362.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.2g
Protein 118.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1218.8mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 3939.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 27.4%