Recipes Main Dishes Stuffed Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes Homestyle Stuffed Peppers 4.5 (141) 109 Reviews 21 Photos These old-fashioned stuffed peppers are a classic comfort food. My mom used to make them all the time. Green bell peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef and rice, then smothered in a tangy tomato sauce. I always serve them with creamy mashed potatoes, just like my mom always did. Submitted by Jillian Updated on March 19, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 21 21 21 21 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 4 medium green bell peppers, tops and seeds removed 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce ¼ cup white vinegar 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef 1 cup leftover cooked white rice ½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup finely chopped onion 1 large egg, lightly beaten ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions Gather all ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add peppers and boil until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer peppers to a colander and run under cold water to cool. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix ground beef, cooked rice, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spoon beef mixture into peppers. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place peppers into a baking dish with the stuffing facing up. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir tomato sauce and vinegar together in a bowl. Pour tomato sauce mixture over peppers. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan over top. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven, basting peppers with sauce several times, until beef filling is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 213 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 557 Calories 26g Fat 39g Carbs 43g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 557 % Daily Value * Total Fat 26g 33% Saturated Fat 10g 51% Cholesterol 165mg 55% Sodium 1510mg 66% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 12g Protein 43g 87% Vitamin C 110mg 123% Calcium 172mg 13% Iron 7mg 38% Potassium 1343mg 29% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.