Classic Stuffed Peppers Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while mozzarella is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while bulgur is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

Sauté an onion in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.

Add a pound of ground beef, two cloves of garlic, half a teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and a teaspoon of Italian seasoning; cook and stir until browned.

Pre-boil the peppers for 3 to 4 minutes (optional) to shave 20 minutes off baking time.

Drain the fat from the meat mixture and stir in two cups of cooked white rice and two cups of tomato sauce; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Stuff the pre-boiled peppers with the beef mixture.

Bake the stuffed peppers at 350°F for 25 minutes (or 45 minutes if not pre-boiled).

Top each pepper with a tablespoon of tomato sauce and a quarter cup of shredded cheese; bake for five more minutes until the cheese is gooey and melted.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens