How to Make Classic Stuffed Peppers

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.

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.

If the bell peppers don't stand up, trim a little off the bottom to level them.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop the peppers in for about 3 minutes to slightly pre-cook them.

Remove the peppers from the boiling water and let them cool upside down to drain any excess water.

In a skillet, heat up the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onions are soft and translucent, draining off any excess fat.

Add 16 ounces of tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the skillet and stir to combine.

Add 1 cup of precooked rice to the mixture, ensuring to measure the rice before cooking it.

Fill each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture, packing it tightly.

Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes until heated through.

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