These stuffed peppers are easy to put together, packed with flavor, and make a fantastic weeknight meal for the whole family.
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Prep time: 15 mins
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Cook time: 30–35 mins
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Servings: 8 (half-pepper portions)
Ingredients
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8 green or red bell peppers
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1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
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½ medium onion, diced
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1 large tomato (or 2 medium, diced), or 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
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⅔ cup cooked rice
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp salt (plus a pinch extra for seasoning peppers)
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½ tsp black pepper
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Dash of hot sauce
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½ cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack work great)
Instructions
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Prep the Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9×12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Brown the Meat: In a saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground meat, breaking it up into fine crumbles as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess liquid.
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Prep the Peppers: While the meat browns, cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Lightly sprinkle the inside of each pepper half with a pinch of salt.
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Combine the Filling: Add the diced onion, tomatoes, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce to the saucepan with the drained meat. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Stuff & Bake: Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the prepared pepper halves and place them in your baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
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Bake: Bake covered for 25–30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and soft.
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Melt the Cheese: Remove the foil, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the peppers, and return to the oven uncovered for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, and enjoy!
Judy’s Perfect Side Suggestion: Microwave Corn on the Cob
While your peppers are finishing up in the oven, pair them with corn on the cob!
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Prep: Trim both ends off the ear of corn and remove the tough outer shucks.
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Cook: Microwave 1 ear for 4 minutes or 2 ears for 5 minutes. Carefully remove shucks and silk, add butter, season, and serve hot alongside your stuffed peppers.