Hearty Beef & White Cheddar Stuffed Peppers
INGREDIENTS
- 4 medium sized red or yellow bell peppers or a combination
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1-1/2 cups tomato basil or marinara spaghetti sauce
- 1 pouch (8.8 oz.) fully cooked brown rice (or 1-3/4 cups cooked rice)
- 1-3/4 cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Vermont Sharp White Cheddar Cheese or Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp. chopped basil or Italian parsley (optional garnish)
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cut peppers lengthwise in half through stem end; discard seeds. Place pepper halves in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook uncovered in microwave oven at high power 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- 2
Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; pour off drippings. Add spaghetti sauce and rice; mix well and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 1-1/4 cups cheese.
- 3
Drain pepper halves; arrange cut sides up in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Spoon meat mixture into pepper halves. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 20 minutes or until heated through; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Top with basil, if desired.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
Total Fat 23.8g
Saturated Fat 11.1g
Trans Fat 7.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 108mg
Sodium 849mg
Carbohydrates 48g
Protein 41g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Vitamin A 408%
Vitamin C 155%
Calcium 395%
Iron 4%
